Candy Bar Cookie Squares 🍪
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24 squares
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Candy Bar Cookie Squares. Reminiscent of your favorite candy bar, this recipe combines the goodness of buttery dough, rich brown sugar, and crunchy nuts, topped with a sweet coconut layer. Each bite is a burst of nostalgia and satisfaction, perfect for dessert lovers of all ages!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup peanuts
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 152.8
- Total Fat: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 27.8mg
- Sodium: 104mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 13.7g
- Protein: 2.1g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×12-inch cake pan.
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter or margarine with brown sugar. Cream them together until smooth and well incorporated.
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Sift the flour and gradually incorporate it into the creamed mixture. Work the dough with your hands until it forms a cohesive mixture.
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Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the greased cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Allow the baked dough to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
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In another bowl, beat together the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add in the flour, 2 teaspoons of flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth batter.
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Spread the batter evenly over the cooled baked dough in the pan.
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Sprinkle the shredded coconut and peanuts over the batter, ensuring an even distribution.
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Bake in the preheated oven for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crispy.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookie squares to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
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Cut the cooled cookie into squares of your desired size.
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Serve and enjoy these delectable Candy Bar Cookie Squares with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage! 🥛☕
These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. With their irresistible blend of flavors and textures, they are sure to become a favorite among your family and friends. So go ahead, indulge your sweet tooth and delight your taste buds with these scrumptious Candy Bar Cookie Squares! 🌟
