Kookie Bars

Indulge in the ultimate treat with these decadent Kookie Bars—thick, chewy, and packed with irresistible flavor! Perfectly golden edges give way to a soft, buttery center loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional crunchy nuts like walnuts or pecans. Ready in just 40 minutes, this delightfully easy dessert is made with pantry staples like brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. The recipe strikes the perfect balance between a cookie and a bar, making it ideal for parties, afternoon snacks, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve them warm for a gooey center or let them cool for perfectly cut squares. Packed with texture and rich flavor, these Kookie Bars promise to be a family favorite and a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 units Large egg
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a larger mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the vanilla extract and the egg to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) with a spatula.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, pressing it evenly into the bottom of the pan.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and let the Kookie Bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares or bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(860.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4009.0

Total Fat 232.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 573.5mg	0%
Sodium 1353.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 476.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 309.3g
Protein 46.4g	0%

Vitamin D 128.5IU	0%
Calcium 229.0mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 716.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 45.5%