Chocolate Chip Condensed Milk Bars

These Chocolate Chip Condensed Milk Bars are a delightful blend of rich flavors and creamy textures. With a buttery lard crust, sweet condensed milk filling, and chocolate chips sprinkled throughout, these bars are both indulgent and satisfying. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, they meet traditional baking principles while adding a creative twist with the use of condensed milk for extra moisture and sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup lard, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup icing sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened lard and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the flour to the lard mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with half of the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the condensed milk mixture over the crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow to cool completely in the pan before dusting with icing sugar and cutting into bars.