No Bake Fudge Meltaway Squares Recipe
Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of No Bake Fudge Meltaway Squares, a heavenly treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the crunch of nuts and coconut. This recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com, is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering, a weeknight dessert, or simply a sweet craving that needs satisfying.
Recipe Overview
- Name: No Bake Fudge Meltaway Squares
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Candy, Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Yield: 36 squares
- Preparation Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Egg | 1 |
| Graham Cracker Crumbs | 1 cup |
| Coconut | 2 cups |
| Pecans | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Powdered Sugar | 4 cups |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Chocolate (unsweetened) | 1 oz + 1 1/2 oz |
Nutritional Information (per square)
- Calories: 124.8
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 15.8mg
- Sodium: 59.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9.7g
- Protein: 1.1g
Instructions
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Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter and 1 oz of chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth and combined.
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Prepare Base Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, blend together sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, egg, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and pecans until well combined. Add this mixture into the melted butter and chocolate, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
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Press Into Baking Dish: Press the mixture evenly into an un-greased 9x9x2 inch baking dish, ensuring a smooth and compact surface.
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Refrigerate: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to chill until firm, approximately 1 hour.
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Prepare Filling: In a separate mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of butter, cream, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture over the chilled chocolate base layer.
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Chill Again: Return the baking dish to the refrigerator and chill for another hour, allowing the filling layer to set.
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Melt Chocolate Topping: In a heatproof bowl, melt 1 1/2 oz of chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth and melted.
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Spread Chocolate Topping: Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the chilled filling layer.
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Final Chill: Return the dish to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate topping is set, approximately 1 hour.
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Cut Into Squares: Once the squares are firm but not completely solid, remove them from the refrigerator and cut them into individual squares using a sharp knife.
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Store: Store the No Bake Fudge Meltaway Squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
Enjoy!
Serve these delectable No Bake Fudge Meltaway Squares to friends and family as a delightful dessert or indulge in them as a sweet treat for yourself. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, they’re sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
