Best Chocolate Dream Bars Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, finely crush 24 of the cookies; stir in melted butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth; spread over cooled crust. In another small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and peanut butter. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pudding; gently spread to cover pudding. Spread remaining whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Coarsely crush remaining 8 cookies. Sprinkle crushed cookies and chips over whipped topping before serving.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
• In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and the butter. Stir in 1 cup flour. Press in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix eggs, 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, the baking powder and salt. Stir in semisweet and milk chocolate chips. Spread over crust.
• Bake bars 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat all Chocolate Glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Using low speed on mixer, combine flour, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and butter until particles are fine.
• Press into bottom of 9 x 13-inch pan or baking dish.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Beat the remaining brown sugar with eggs until just blended.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Spread over partially baked crust.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool completely and cut into squares.

RICE KRISPIES CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

Steps:

• BOTTOM LAYER.
• In mixing bowl cream butter or margarine with sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add vanilla and eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Mix together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and chopped nuts.
• Stir into egg mixture until well combined.
• Spread mixture in bottom of greased 13 x 9 pan.
• Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
• MIDDLE LAYER.
• Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over bottom layer.
• Bake an additional 3 minutes.
• Let cool.
• TOP LAYER.
• In small saucepan combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.
• Cook over low heat stirring constantly until melted.
• Stir in cereal and spread evenly on top of COOLED marshmallow layer.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into bars.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°.
• In 13x9-inch baking pan combine graham-cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are moistened; pat into bottom of pan.
• In medium bowl, stir together condensed milk and cocoa powder until smooth.
• Pour over graham-cracker crust and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle with coconut, pecans and chocolate morsels, pat down lightly.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set.
• Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely.
• Cut into 24 bars.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line pan with foil, allowing sides to overhang; spray foil.
• In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
• Mix in melted butter.
• Press crumb mixture into prepared pan.
• Bake until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Cool on wire rack.
• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for cakelike brownies (adding 1/4 cup water, 1/3 cup oil and 3 eggs).
• Fold in chopped nuts.
• Pour batter into crust-lined pan.
• Return to 350°F oven; bake until brownie is just set and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
• With electric mixer in medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add peanut butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until just blended (it will look lumpy).
• Add milk; beat lightly to loosen mixture.
• In separate bowl, whip 1 cup of the cream and gently fold into peanut butter mixture.
• Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownie.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat remaining 1/2 cup cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just boiling.
• Remove from heat; add corn syrup and chocolate chips.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Stir until smooth.
• Pour glaze over chilled mousse and spread to cover completely.
• Return to refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Run a small knife around inside of pan and lift out brownie.
• Heat knife under hot running water and trim edges.
• Slice brownie, rinsing knife after each cut, into 5 strips about 1-1/2 inches wide.
• Cut each strip into 5 pieces about 1-1/2 inches square.
• Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with whipped cream, nuts, candy and caramel sauce.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and the butter. Stir in 1 cup flour. Press in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix eggs, 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, the baking powder and salt. Stir in semisweet and milk chocolate chips. Spread over crust.
• Bake bars 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat all Chocolate Glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
• In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray and line 9 inch baking pan with foil, allowing foil to hang over side. Spray foil. Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter and press into bottom of pan. Bake 5-7 minutes, until golden, allow to cool.
• 2. Prepare brownie mix for cake like brownies. Fold in chopped peanuts. Pour over crust and bake 30-35 minutes- until just set. Cool completely.
• 3. With electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until just blended (batter will be lumpy). Add milk, beat lightly. In separate bowl, whip 1 cup of the cream and fold gently into the peanut butter mixture. Spread mousse evenly over cooled brownies. Refrigerate 1 hr.
• 4. Heat remaining 1/2 cup cream over medium heat until just boiling. Remove from heat and add corn syrup and chocolate chips. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Pour and spread over the cooled mousse. Refrigerate at least another hour.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base. 3. In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together 1/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir in 1 cup of flour until well blended. Press the dough into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven; remove and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix eggs and vanilla. Combine 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt so there are no lumps. Stir the sugar mixture into the eggs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread over the pre-baked crust.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool and drizzle with chocolate glaze.
• To make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the cocoa, 4 teaspoons butter, and boiling water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar. Drizzle over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the crust: In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add flour, brown sugar and salt and beat well. Press 2 cups of the crumb mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been lightly greased. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted,stirring constantly. Carefully spread the chocolate mixture over the hot crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the chocolate. Next, drop the jam by teaspoonfuls over the crumb mixture leaving spaces in-between and swirl with a knife. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and white chocolate chips over the top. Place on the lowest rack in the oven (to prevent browning) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set. Cool completely and cut into bars.

FRUIT AND CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

Steps:

• 1. FOR CRUST: Combine flour and granulated sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 2. Press onto bottom of 9" square baking pan. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until set but not brown.
• 3. FOR TOPPING: Combine flour, pecans and brown sugar in same bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• 4. Spread jam over hot crust. Sprinkle with topping and morsels.
• 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes 2 1/2 dozen bars.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT DREAM BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Start at the top of the ingredients list and add all to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute. It will form a soft ball. Press into and 8x8 pan that has been lightly coated with coconut oil. Sprinkle top with some coconut, or leave plain. Refrigerate until firm. You may need to turn the pan upside down and run warm water over it briefly to loosen. Turn out on waxed paper, cut into small squares. Store in covered container in refrigerator. *If the dates are hard, soak them for about 5 minutes in warm water. Recipe submitted by Judy, Gainesville, FL

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Prepare an 8 X 8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment, if desired. This will allow you to lift the bars out of the pan and cut them evenly into squares.
• Melt the butter in a medium microwavable bowl, and place 20 of the Oreo cookies with filling into a blender or food processor to crush into fine crumbs. Add the crumbs to the butter and mix well.
• Place the cookie mixture into the pan and spread to the sides, patting down to even it out. Place into the freezer to set for a minimum of 30 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix the pudding with the 1 ½ cups of milk. DO NOT use 2 cups of milk as is called for on the package. We want the consistency of the pudding to be thicker and not runny. Place into the fridge to set.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down the bowl and add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Beat again until completely mixed. With a rubber spatula, mix in 1 ½ cups of the Cool Whip or Stabilized Whipped Cream, and mix well.
• Remove the crust from the freezer and place dollops of the cheesecake filling onto the crust. Using an offset spatula, spread the cream evenly to all sides of the pan.
• Using 1 cup of the Lucky Leaf Premium Strawberry Fruit Filling or Topping, place spoonfuls over the cheesecake layer and gently spread.
• Put dollops of the pudding on top of the strawberry filling and spread evenly to all edges of the pan.
• Place dollops of remaining Cool Whip or Stabilized Whipped Cream on top and completely cover. Place into the freezer for a minimum of two hours before serving.
• Using the remaining strawberry fruit filling, put spoonfuls around the top of the whipped and cream and spread as best you can. Remove the bars by lifting the parchment out of the pan. Place the remaining 8 Oreos into a plastic bag and crumble them. Sprinkle them on top of the dessert.
• In a small microwavable bowl, melt the chocolate chips for 30 seconds. Stir, and microwave for an additional 10 seconds and again if needed, stirring in between until chips are completely melted. Drizzle over the crushed Oreos and strawberry topping.

CHOCOLATE DREAM BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Spray an 8" x 8" baking pan w/ cooking spray. In bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Press mix into bottom of pan. Bake 10 mins.
• Remove from oven and let cool. In another bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar, cocoa, eggs, flour, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Mix well. Pour mix over baked crust. Bake 30 mins.
• In another bowl, combine remaining butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar and remaining vanilla, beat until smooth. Spread over cream cheese mix in pan. Cut into bars.