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Chocoholic Chocolate Squares

Published: Nov 6, 2022 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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These irresistible Chocoholic Chocolate Squares are every chocolate lover's dream! Made with 2 kinds of chocolate, chocolate frosting, and chocolate sprinkles, they are like a super chocolate elevated brownie. And although these chocolate squares are very indulgent, they are also worth every single calorie! Made with simple ingredients, they are quick and easy to make.

chocolate square being cut, in a glass baking dish

This recipe is an easy dessert that's ideal for serving around the holidays or taking along to a gathering, but it's great any time of year, such as Valentine's day or Mother's Day (of course - it's chocolate! ) It makes a great addition to your holiday baking tray and it pairs perfectly with my Chocolate Frosting (without butter). However, you could use any chocolate frosting, including store-bought.

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 💭Top Tip
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋Chocoholic Chocolate Squares Recipe

I got the original recipe for this chocolate from my Auntie Sue (she got it out of a magazine in the 1980s).

a chocolate square on a piece of parchment paper

🥘Ingredients

You only need basic pantry ingredients, in addition to eggs and butter for these dark chocolate bars:

ingredients in chocoholic chocolate squares in glass bowls, labelled
  • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate *I use Baker's chocolate squares
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate * I use Baker's chocolate squares
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup flour * I use all-purpose
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 340 g container of chocolate frosting * I used Betty Crocker whipped chocolate frosting
  • 2 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles (affiliate link)

*Do NOT substitute chocolate chips for baking chocolate

🔪Instructions

Prep: Heat oven to 350 degrees F /176 degrees C.

In a large bowl, cream butter with sugar until fluffy.

eggs added one at a time and beaten together with hand mixer

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

*TIP: Crack eggs into a medium mixing bowl first, before adding to the other ingredients. If you end up with bits of shell, it's easier to remove them this way.

flour and vanilla added to egg, butter and sugar mixture

Add flour and vanilla

flour and vanilla mixed in with egg, sugar and butter mixture

Mix well with a spoon or spatula

2 kind of chocolate melted in 2 glass bowls

Meanwhile, break the chocolate into ½-ounce pieces and place in microwave-safe bowls.

Cook on ½ power (50%) in the microwave for about 2 ½ - 3 minutes. or until completely melted. Take out after 2 minutes and stir.

Alternatively, you can melt your chocolate in a double boiler on the stovetop in a heatproof bowl.

chocolate poured into mixture

Pour melted chocolate into mixture.

chocolate mixed in large glass bowl, with blue spatula

Stir chocolate into mixture until fully incorporated.

greased glass pan with red lid and bottle of cake release in the background

Grease a 9X13 baking pan. *See HINT

batter poured into greased glass baking dish

Pour chocolate mixture (batter) into a 9X13 baking dish.

cooked chocoholic chocolate squares in glass pan

Bake in a prepared oven for about 30 -35 minutes or until a cake tester comes out slightly moist. Cool.

icing being spread on chocolate squares

Spread icing on chocolate squares (optional)

*You will need one 340g (12 oz container) of store-bought frosting or about 1 ½ cups of homemade frosting.

chocolate squares frosted with chocolate frosting with chocolate sprinkles on top

When done frosting the squares, sprinkle on chocolate sprinkles if desired.

Hint: I recommend greasing the pan with Wilton cake release (affiliate link) for best results

💭Top Tip

Keep your chocolate, bowls, and utensils completely dry and away from any water, if you are using the microwave to melt your chocolate. If your chocolate comes in contact with water, it will seize.

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Frosting - frosting is optional but you can use a dark chocolate or milk chocolate frosting and you can use grocery store frosting (like Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker) or homemade chocolate frosting. You could also opt for another type of chocolate topping (like a rich chocolate ganache).
  • Chocolate baking squares- you can use any type of chocolate baking squares, or even premium chocolate, such as Ghirardelli chocolate squares
  • Sugar - you could substitute brown sugar for white sugar
Chocolate squares in a glass dish with some missing

🍽Equipment

To make this chocolate square recipe, you’ll need an electric mixer, a large mixing bowl, and a 9X13 baking dish (affiliate links). I prefer to use a glass baking dish with a lid because it looks nice and I can store it and transport it in the same container.

🌡️Storage

Store these dark chocolate squares in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. However, they can be stored at room temperature for up 2 days, in an airtight container (unless you use a perishable frosting). If you are just storing overnight, you can simply cover it in plastic wrap.

You can freeze these squares in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You can frost them before or after you freeze them, but I'd recommend waiting until they are defrosted before adding the sprinkles.

👪 Serving Size

This easy recipe for chocolate squares makes 16 servings, but the squares can be cut smaller to make 25 servings (cut 5 strips both ways, instead of 4 strips both ways). However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

If you half the recipe, you'll need an 8X8 square pan. If you double or triple it, you'll need additional baking dishes, but you'll cook it for the same amount of time.

5 chocolate squares on a white plate with a dish of chocolate squares in the background

❔ Frequently Asked Questions

This is a great recipe if you love chocolate and are looking for a divine chocolate experience!

How much is a square of chocolate?

A square of baker's chocolate is 1 ounce.

How do you break chocolate squares?

Use a large sharp knife to break apart chocolate squares.

⭐ Reviews

Did you make these chocolate squares? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!

Looking for more chocolate recipes? Try my Old Fashioned Sour Cream Chocolate Cake!

Piece of Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with whipped cream and sprinkles
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📋Chocoholic Chocolate Squares Recipe

These irresistible chocolate squares are every chocolate lover's dream! They are like a super chocolate elevated brownie that's ideal for your holiday baking tray or for bringing along to a gathering. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are also quick and easy to make!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: bars, chocoholic, chocolate, squares
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Equipment

hand mixer
9X13 baking dish
large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate *Do NOT substitute chocolate chips for baking chocolate
  • 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate *Do NOT substitute chocolate chips for baking chocolate
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 eggs

Optional Frosting and Sprinkles

  • 340 g -container of whipped chocolate frosting Or 1.5 cups of homemade chocolate frosting
  • 2 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
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Instructions

  • *NOTE: The photos in this recipe card will NOT print unless you set them to print by selecting "recipe image"
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/ 176 degrees C
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until fluffy.
    butte and sugar creamed together in a large glass bowl with mixer
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. *TIP: Crack eggs into a medium mixing bowl first, before adding to the other ingredients. If you end up with bits of shell, it's easier to remove them this way.
    eggs added one at a time and beaten together with hand mixer
  • Stir in vanilla and flour.
    flour and vanilla added to egg, butter and sugar mixture
  • Mix until incorporated.
    flour and vanilla mixed in with egg, sugar and butter mixture
  • Meanwhile, break chocolate into ½ ounce pieces and place in microwave safe bowl. Cook on ½ power microwave for about 2 ½ - 3 minutes. or until completely melted. Take out after 2 minutes and stir.
    2 kind of chocolate melted in 2 glass bowls
  • Add melted chocolate to mixture.
    chocolate poured into mixture
  • Stir until chocolate is fully incorporated.
    chocolate mixed in large glass bowl, with blue spatula
  • Spray a 9X13 baking pan/lasagna pan with non-stick cooking spray, or better yet, use Wilton cake release (this is what I use)
    greased glass pan with red lid and bottle of cake release in the background
  • Add batter to prepared pan.
    batter poured into greased glass baking dish
  • Bake in prepared oven for about 30 -35 minutes until cake tester comes out slightly moist. Cool.
    cooked chocoholic chocolate squares in glass pan
  • If using frosting, spread frosting on squares.
    icing being spread on chocolate squares
  • Sprinkle on chocolate sprinkles.
    chocolate squares frosted with chocolate frosting with chocolate sprinkles on top
  • Cut into 16 pieces and serve.

Notes

*The original recipe for this chocolate square,  came from my Auntie Sue, who got it out of a magazine in the '80's.
Nutrition Facts
📋Chocoholic Chocolate Squares Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 88mg3%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 414IU8%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 256kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg (24%) | Sodium: 19mg (1%) | Potassium: 88mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 414IU (8%) | Calcium: 18mg (2%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Comments

  1. nancy

    November 09, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    what a wonderful Chocolate Squares recipe. Super moist and addicting!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 13, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks, Nancy!

      Reply
  2. Bernice

    November 10, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    Wow, I felt like these Chocolate squares were speaking directly to me! Maybe I'm just hearing voices? Anyway the ones I baked sure didn't last long between the two of us!

    Reply
  3. Colleen

    November 10, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    Now this is my kind of brownie! All the chocolate and then some. We loved every indulgent, decadent bite.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 13, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      So glad you guys loved it, Colleen!

      Reply
  4. Kristen

    November 10, 2022 at 7:25 pm

    You had me at chocoholic chocolate squares, haha. These are so freakin good, they literally lasted about 15 min at my house.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 13, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      haha they didn't last long here either! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Marie-Pierre

    November 11, 2022 at 4:27 am

    Look at these decadent beauties! Mama Mia! I'm on diet but clearly need to do this for the kids, and I might need to cheat and steal a square or two! Lovely dessert!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      November 13, 2022 at 9:26 pm

      Thanks! Well, you can't deprive yourself of chocolate no matter what kind of plan you're on 🙂

      Reply

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