Graduation Cookie Bars White

Celebrate success with these chewy, colorful cookie bars, studded with chocolate chips and topped with a decadent white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for graduation parties and easy to customize with school colors!

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These graduation cookie bars blend fun, flavor, and festivity in every bite. With the perfect balance of sweet chocolate chips and crunchy candy, topped off with a smooth white chocolate drizzle, they're a crowd-pleaser at any party.

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
• Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Mix-ins & Toppings
  • 1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (80 g) colored candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms, use school colors)
  • 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil (for melting white chocolate)
  • Optional: additional colored sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• 3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
• 4. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
• 5. Stir in chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates.
• 6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
• 7. Bake for 23–25 minutes until edges are golden.
• 8. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.
• 9. Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil in 20-second increments until smooth.
• 10. Drizzle the white chocolate over the bars and add sprinkles.
• 11. Allow drizzle to set, then lift from pan and cut into squares.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

To ensure perfectly chewy bars, avoid overmixing the dough when combining wet and dry ingredients. Use parchment paper with an overhang to easily lift the bars out once cooled. Melt the white chocolate gently to prevent burning and achieve a smooth drizzle.

Varianten und Anpassungen

For variation, substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips according to preference. Adjust candy-coated chocolates and sprinkles to match any celebration or theme, making these bars truly customizable.

Serviervorschläge

Serve these colorful cookie bars at graduation parties as a fun and festive dessert. Pair with cold milk or coffee for a delightful treat. They also make great gifts when wrapped in decorative cellophane and tied with school-colored ribbons.

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With these easy-to-follow steps and tips, your graduation cookie bars will turn out beautifully every time. Enjoy a dessert that not only tastes great but also brings color and celebration to your special day.

Recipe Questions & Answers

→ How should I customize the candy colors?

Use candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles matching your preferred theme or event colors, such as school colors for graduations.

→ Can I substitute different chocolates?

Yes, you can swap semi-sweet chips with dark or milk chocolate to suit your taste preferences.

→ What is the best way to melt white chocolate for drizzling?

Melt white chocolate with a teaspoon of vegetable oil in short microwave increments, stirring until smooth for an even drizzle.

→ How do I know when the bars are fully baked?

Bake until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.

→ How should the bars be stored after preparation?

Keep bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to preserve freshness and texture.