Description
A delightful blend of flavors in cookie bar form, perfect for holiday gatherings and family connections.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional mix-ins: pretzels, raisins, crushed candy bars
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking soda, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and any other mix-ins.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookie bars, holiday treats, family recipes, baking, desserts