Ingredients for Best Cookie Bars
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Best Cookie Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended), and 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk. Mix well.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread the filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden brown.
- Let cool completely.
- While the bars cool, prepare the frosting: In a small bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the bars are completely cool, frost evenly with the prepared frosting.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
172g
Fat
65g
Carbs
18g
