Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of butter, flour, and sugar. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In another bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, chocolate chips, walnuts, and sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
- Spread the filling mixture evenly over the baked crust.
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Bake the Bars:
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Bake the bars for an additional 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
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Prepare the Frosting:
- In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Finish and Serve:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
These Best Cookie Bars are a delightful treat with a buttery crust, a rich chocolatey-nutty filling, and a creamy vanilla frosting that adds the perfect finishing touch. Enjoy these irresistible bars with friends and family, but beware—they’re so tempting, you might find yourself making them more often than you planned!