Chewy Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Walnut Squares

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This makes a huge amount, and they are simply the best bars! My really easy and good chocolate buttercream frosting" recipe#89207 goes great with these bars!"

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees.

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Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

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Grease a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet / pan.

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Line bottom with waxed or parchment paper.

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In a small cup dissolve the coffee granules in warm water until thoroughly combined.

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Set aside.

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In a large bowl , beat butter and brown sugar at medium speed until creamy and combined.

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Add in corn syrup.

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Beat until smooth.

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Beat in eggs , coffee / water mixture , vanilla and maple extract.

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Mix until thoroughly combined.

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In a bowl combine flour , baking powder , cinnamon and salt.

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On low speed on the electric mixer add in flour alternately with sour cream.

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Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

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Spread on the prepared baking sheet.

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Bake for about 30 minutes , or until the center is set.

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Cool completely before frosting.

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Cut into about 2-inch squares and serve.

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Ingredients

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instant coffee granules, warm water, butter, dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, maple extract, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, sour cream, mini chocolate chip, walnuts, chocolate frosting