Description
These Easter Egg Cookie Bars are a delightful combination of creamy chocolate and crispy cookie layers, creating a texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite bursts with the rich flavor of buttery cookies and sweet chocolate, making them an irresistible treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Topping:
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cookie base is baking, prepare the chocolate layer by heating the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Once the cookie base is done, pour the chocolate mixture over the warm cookie layer and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crushed mini chocolate eggs on top and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a different flavor, substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate or white chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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