Decadent Tuxedo Cookie Bars for the Holidays
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When it comes to the holidays, I love to bake.
Not only do I love to bake, but my boys love to eat what I bake.
While there are some items that almost always get made, I like to pick a new recipe to try each year.
For this season, I opted to make a batch of decadent tuxedo cookie bars.
Finding Supplies for Decadent Tuxedo Cookie Bars
Although there are no Dollar General stores in Alaska, there are in places we’ve lived and where family members still are.
So, a recent trip to my parents in Louisiana meant I could visit the local Dollar General for some basic needs. My boys are always in shock when we go shopping down here as the price points and options are SO much better than Alaska.
I’m one for saving and the DG Digital Coupons lets you do just that. You do need to set up the DG Digital Coupons to use, but it just requires your cell phone and use of a verification code they text you. And when you first register you get an extra $1 off savings!
What did I find on sale to help with my baking needs?
Originally, I was dreaming up ways to use the NESTLÉ® Stand Up Bags in my baking. I could add the Butterfinger pieces to a brownie mix.
Or, maybe transform ordinary oatmeal raising cookies.
Either choice would make the ordinary more extraordinary. However, my boys wanted to enjoy them straight up.
Making Decadent Tuxedo Cookie Bars
While this is not a complicated recipe, it does take a little bit of time. However, the final result makes it all worthwhile.
I always gather my ingredients before beginning.
The chemist in me knows that when baking a long delay can sometimes yield less than desirable results.
Having everything handy just makes it work better.
For melting chocolate chips with a stick of butter, I elected to use a double boiler on the stove.
You could try melting in the microwave or in a saucepan. However, I find the double boiler just works better.
Once the bars are done baking, you need to let them cool completely before slicing.
Granted, it is hard to not cut into them when they smell incredible. They do need to be cold to retain shape completely.
Recipe for Decadent Tuxedo Cookie Bars
Here it is! I hope you and your family enjoy them.
Decadent Tuxedo Cookie Bars for the Holidays
Rich chocolate flavor in a cookie bar.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) of SALTED butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 18 ounces of chocolate chips in total (about 3 cups)
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp. hot water
- 4 large eggs
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Either grease or line a 9 X 13 baking pan.
- Using a wisk, combine the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan or double boiler on low heat, melt the butter and 2 cups of the semisweet chocolate chips. Stir often until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), beat the chocolate mixture with the sugar until it is well blended and smooth. This will take about 5 minutes with a hand mixer and less with a stand mixer.
- Without turning the mixer off, slowly add the vanilla followed by the water.
- Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
- On a low speed, gradually add the flour mixture one large spoonful at a time.
- Finally, add in the remaining chocolate chips and the white chocolate chips. Blend long enough to evenly distribute the chips.
- Spread the batter into your prepared baking pan. It will be thick and you'll need to scrape the sides of the bowl to get it all out.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center is just slightly moist.
- Cool to room temperature before cutting into 18 pieces.
Notes
Making these gluten-free is SO easy. Pick your favorite substitute flour blend and bake away. Personal favorites include:
King Arthur Flour, Measure for Measure Flour, Gluten Free
Namaste Foods Organic Perfect Flour Blend
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 683Total Fat: 2gCarbohydrates: 143gProtein: 19g
What are some of your favorite cookies for the holidays?
Do you like to try new recipes or stick to the long-time favorites?
Have you checked out Dollar General for your holiday baking needs?
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I love your photos! And your DG looks much nicer than mine, lol 🙂