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Chocolate Candy Cookie Bars

Chocolate Candy Cookie Bars

Bar cookies are a great way to save time. These winners are loaded with nuts and colorful chocolate candies.

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  • PREP TIME 15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 10 Min
  • SERVINGS 36

 

3/4
cup packed brown sugar
1/2
cup granulated sugar
1/2
cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2
cup shortening
1 1/2
teaspoons vanilla
1
egg
1 3/4
cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
cup candy-coated chocolate candies or semisweet chocolate chips
1/2
cup chopped nuts, if desired
  • 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and egg until well blended.
  • 2 On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt until dough forms. With spoon, stir in chocolate candies and nuts. Spread dough in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • 3 Bake 15 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Expert Tips

For fun (and if available) use candy-coated chocolate pieces in your school colors.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar)
  • Calories 130
    • (Calories from Fat 60),
  • Total Fat 7g
    • (Saturated Fat 3g,
    • Trans Fat 1/2g),
  • Cholesterol 15mg;
  • Sodium 90mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 11g),
  • Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 2/8/2012 3:13:42 PM REPORT ABUSE jparson24 said:
    Rating:
    I just used regular chocolate chips since I didn't have any candies. I thought they turned out delicious! My husband loved them too. I will be saving this recipe!
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
    Posted 3/30/2011 9:16:48 PM REPORT ABUSE shortiekid said:
    Rating:
    i made them with easter m&ms..followed the recipe and they turned out disgusting and tooo much sugar... the brown, white and M&Ms are to much sweetness...didnt work good
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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