Bar Cookie Recipes

When it comes to crafting the perfect cookie, there are a few key ingredients: a good recipe, quality ingredients, and, of course, a healthy dose of love. But what if we told you that there was a way to make your cookies even better? Enter the Heath candy bar. These little chocolate-covered bars are the secret ingredient that will take your cookies to the next level. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

3/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoons baking soda
6 Heath bars, broken into smallish pieces (freeze for easier breaking)
1/2 cups nuts
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
pinch salt

Cream butter and sugar, add in cream and mix well. Next, add the vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, sugar, baking soda and nuts to creamed mixture. Gently fold in Heath candy pieces. Be careful not to overmix. Shape dough into 4 equal size logs. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill several hours. Slice and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes at 375 F degrees until brown and crisp around edges.

I was recently asked to bring a dessert to a potluck dinner party, and I wanted to make something that would be both easy to transport and easy to eat. I decided to make these Surprise Cherry Squares. They are a take on the classic cherry square, but with a few surprises inside. I used a store-bought cherry pie filling, but you could easily make your own. I also added some chocolate chips and chopped nuts to the batter before baking. The result was a delicious and easy-to-eat dessert that was a hit with everyone at the party.

2 cups Softened butter
1 1/2 cups Sugar
4 Eggs (slightly beaten)
1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 teaspoons Lemon extract
2 cups Flour
21 ounce can Cherry pie filling

Cream butter and sugar till fluffy and light. Add the eggs, gradually, beat well. Add in flour a little at a time, mixing well. Stir in the lemon and vanilla extracts. Pour mixture into a greased jellyroll pan (15×10 inches) and spread evenly with a spatula. Mark 24 squares using a small knife. Drop a tablespoon of the pie filling into center of each marked square. Bake at 350F degrees for about 40-45 minutes or til lightly golden browned. Batter should puff up around the cherry filling while it is baking. Cool in pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Rice Krispies treats are one of the most classic desserts out there. They’re easy to make, they’re tasty, and they’re loved by kids and adults alike. But what makes them so special? There’s something about the combination of crispy rice cereal and marshmallows that just works. The cereal gives the treats a nice crunch, while the marshmallows add a touch of sweetness and creaminess. Plus, they’re easy to customize. You can add different mix-ins, toppings, or even change the type of cereal you use. Whether you’re looking for an easy dessert to make for a party or you just want a tasty snack, rice krispies treats are a great option. So next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, give them a try!

1 cup white sugar
1 cup Light corn syrup
4-6 cups Crispy rice treats
16 oz peanut butter

Topping ingredients:
8 oz milk or semisweet chocolate chips
16 oz butterscotch chips

Mix corn syrup and sugar together in a heavy saucepan. Bring mixture to boil til all the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from stove, add in the cereal and peanut butter. Fold together. Place in a well-greased 9″ x 13″ pan, set aside.

Topping Directions:

Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips in a double boiler or in microwave. Pour over top of treats and spread with a spatula, let cool.

It’s that time of year again when pumpkin spice is in the air and in everything we eat. One of our favorite pumpkin recipes is pumpkin pie squares. They are so easy to make and are the perfect bite-size treat. Pumpkin pie squares are a delicious and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of pumpkin pie without all the work! These little squares are perfect for a quick snack or a holiday party.

1/2 cups Quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cups Brown sugar
1/2 cups Butter
1 lb can Pumpkin puree
13 1/2 ounces Evaporated milk
2 Eggs
3/4 cups White sugar
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Ground cloves
1/2 cups Chopped pecans
1/2 cups Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoons Ground ginger

Combine the flour, oats, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until it resembles a crumbly texture. Press in to an un-greased 9″ x 13″ baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350F degrees. Combine the pumpkin, eggs, sugar, evaprated milk, spices and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well and pour into the baked crust. Bake for 20 minutes at 350F degrees. Combine chopped pecans, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and the 2 tablespoons of butter, for topping the pumpkin filling. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until filling is firm and set. Allow to cool in pan before slicing into 2″ squares. Yield 2 dozen bars.

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 package butterscotch chips
2/3 cup coconut flakes
3 cups mini colored marshmallows
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Melt the peanut butter, butter and butterscotch chips over a double-boiler. Add in the remaining ingredients. Pour dough mixture in to a 9 x 9″ inch well-greased baking pan. Chill in refrigerator before slicing.

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cups brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cups butter
4 squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 eggs
1/2 cups corn syrup
1/2 cups brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 tablespoons flour
1 cups nuts (chopped)

Mix 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a bowl. Add or cut in the 1/2 cup of butter, until mixture resembles crumbs. Press mixture evenly into a 9×13″ pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees F, or til a light golden brown. Melt the 4 squares of baking chocolate in a double boiler and set aside to cool.

Mix the 2 eggs, corn syrup and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Add in the 2 tablespoons of flour and chocolate. Pour mixture over the baked crust. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over top and bake an additional 15 – 18 minutes, or til set. Cool before slicing in to bars. Yield 3 dozen cookie bars.