Graduation Cookie Bars White (Printer-Friendly)

Chewy cookie bars with colorful candy chips and a smooth white chocolate topping, ideal for celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup colored candy-coated chocolates
11 - 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips
12 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for melting white chocolate
13 - Optional: additional colored sprinkles for decoration

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just incorporated; do not overmix.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan.
07 - Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Cool bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.
09 - Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Add sprinkles if desired.
11 - Allow drizzle to set before lifting bars from pan and cutting into 16 squares.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make and perfect for celebrations.
  • Customizable with colorful candy toppings in school colors.
  • Chewy texture with a rich white chocolate drizzle.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and made with simple ingredients.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper with an overhang to easily remove bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter to keep the bars chewy.
  • Melt white chocolate in short increments to avoid burning.
  • Customize candy colors to fit any event or school theme.
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