Golden Gate Bars Recipe
This Golden Gate Bars Recipe is rich, chewy and deeply comforting.I make this treat when I want something sweet but not too fancy.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter – ½ cup melted
- Brown sugar – 1 cup packed
- White sugar – ¼ cup
- Egg – 1 large
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Chopped walnuts – ½ cup
- Chocolate chips – ½ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Baking Pan
- Line the pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease it. Set aside.
Mix Butter and Sugar
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix until smooth.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Crack in the egg. Add vanilla extract. Stir until creamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add slowly to the wet mixture.
Add Nuts and Chocolate
- Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips gently. Do not overmix.
Spread the Batter
- Pour batter into the pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake the Bars
- Bake at 175°C for 30 minutes. The top should look golden.
Cool and Slice
- Let bars cool fully. Cut into squares. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Do not overbake, or bars will turn dry.
- Replace walnuts with almonds or pecans.
- Add coconut for extra texture.
- Use dark chocolate for deeper flavor.