Chewy Bars

If you’ve been on the hunt for a delicious dessert recipe that’s made with no eggs, no flour, and no sugar, then you’ll love these chewy bars! They’re made with sweetened condensed milk that gives them an incredibly sticky and satisfying texture that removes the need for extra ingredients. That’s right, the condensed milk binds everything together beautifully (and saves you tons of time!).

Although the condensed milk is the star of the show, you get plenty of texture in this recipe from the graham cracker crumbs. Oh, and did I mention the generous serving of milk and butterscotch chips that add glorious crunch and sweetness? Now that’s what I’m talking about!

Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, and game nights, these sinfully chewy bars will have you reaching for seconds, thirds, and fourths. They’re that good!

Why You’ll Love These Chewy Bars

• They contain no flour and are easy to whip up last-minute as the recipe is packed with pantry staples.
• The sweetened condensed milk gives the bars a gloriously chewy and sticky texture that’s perfect for dessert.
• They store well and are ideal for packed lunches and snack attacks.
• There’s virtually no prep work as everything just needs to be mixed together and baked!

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

• Graham cracker crumbs: I like using regular graham cracker crumbs, but you can replace these with Golden Oreos for a slightly different flavor.
• Sweetened condensed milk: The key ingredient in these chewy bars! This binds the entire recipe together and gives the bars a sweet flavor and sticky texture.
• Sunflower seeds: For a hint of crunch.
• Milk chocolate chips: You’ll want to use some chocolate chips in the batter and reserve ¼ cup for topping your bars. I recommend using semi-sweet chocolate chips if you want something slightly less sweet than milk chocolate.
• Butterscotch chips: To give your bars a caramel-like taste that pairs perfectly with the chocolate.

How to Make Chewy Bars

• Step One: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Step Two: In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, sunflower seeds, milk chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips.
• Step Three: Spread the mix into a prepared pan.

• Step Four: Top the mixture with ¼ cup each of milk chocolate chips and butterscotch chips.
• Step Five: Bake for 25 minutes.
• Step Six: Let everything cool before cutting the baked mixture into bars.

Equipment Needed

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• 9-inch baking pan
• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups

What to Serve with Chewy Bars

• Hot Chocolate Cookies
• Hot Fudge Sauce
• Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
• Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Don’t overbake your bars. I only recommend leaving these bars in the oven for 25 minutes. Any longer and they might become too dense and hard. If they’re just slightly gooey when they come out of the oven, they should harden up as they cool.
• Don’t forget to reserve chocolate chips for topping. I guess you can technically make these bars without the chocolate chip topping. But you’ll want to make sure you have ¼ cup of each type saved as it makes all the difference texture-wise!

Variations and Substitutions

• You can use virtually any type of chocolate you want to make these bars. Switch out the milk chocolate for white, dark, or semi-sweet chips if you’re feeling something slightly different!
• If you’re not a fan of sunflower seeds, you can replace them with similar seeds like pumpkin, chia seeds, or flax seeds. Just be warned that chia seeds can soak up moisture, so you’ll need to use them sparingly.

Storage Instructions

These chewy bars will stay delicious in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

I recommend storing them in the fridge as the chocolate on top can melt if it gets too hot.

Bring them back to room temperature by leaving them out for a few minutes before eating.

Can I Freeze?

You can absolutely freeze these chewy bars!

I usually make a few batches at a time and will often store them in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months.

Just remember to take your bars out of the freezer the night before you plan to eat them (it gives them time to defrost!).

Bar Recipes

Looking for more bar recipes to bake this holiday season? Check out these recipes:

• Mud Hen Bars: A vintage dessert from Grandma’s cookbook! It has a cookie bar base, topped with a rich layer of walnuts, chocolate and melted marshmallows followed by a sweet brown sugar meringue topping.
• Sour Cream Raisin Bars: This easy dessert recipe is a cross between a date square and a butter tart. It has a creamy raisin filling that everyone loves!
• Fudge Nut Bars: Rich and sweet with multiple dimensions of flavour. Creamy fudge is layered between an oat base and topping.
• Penuche Squares: You’ll love the home cooked taste that will remind you of your grandmother cooking in the kitchen!
• Pecan Cake Bars: Pecan Cake Bars are chewy, moist and incredibly delicious. The addition of pecans adds a lovely crunch to each bite. Try this recipe for holiday baking!

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