Description
Delicious and customizable cookie bars loaded with sweet and salty mix-ins, perfect for gatherings or a treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups mix-ins (chocolate chips, pretzels, caramel bits, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium bowl for 20–30 seconds until just melted; let cool slightly.
- Mix melted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined, then add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until cohesive.
- Fold in the mix-ins until evenly distributed.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle reserved mix-ins on top if desired.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes until edges are golden and center looks set.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
These bars are highly customizable; feel free to add any leftover candies, nuts, or unique ingredients you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg