Chocolate Prune Squares

Step 1 -Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2 -In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the chocolate chips, the honey, and the peanut butter and heat until melted and smooth.

Step 3 -Add 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder to the chocolate mixture and stir until well-combined.

Step 4 -In a container of a food processor, add the walnuts and process until finely ground.

Step 5 -Add the toasted oats to the ground walnuts and process until finely chopped.

Step 6 -Transfer the oat mixture to a large bowl.

Step 7 -In the container of the same food processor, add the prunes and process until finely chopped and well-combined.

Step 8 -Add the oat mixture to the prunes and process until well-combined.

Step 9 -Add the prune mixture to the same large bowl used previously.

Step 10 -Add the chocolate mixture to the prune mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until well-combined.

Step 11 -Transfer the prune mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of the dish.

Step 12 -Transfer the prune mixture to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. If you intend to serve it sooner, cover it tightly and freeze it for 1 hour.

Step 13 -With a serrate knife, cut the prune mixture into serving-size squares.

Step 14 -Serve garnished with the extra cocoa powder.