Fudgy Cookie Bars

Health score
2%
Fudgy Cookie Bars
20 min.
15
455kcal

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If you’re craving a dessert that delivers rich, chocolatey decadence, look no further than these Fudgy Cookie Bars! Perfectly chewy and incredibly satisfying, these bars are sure to become your go-to treat for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, casual get-together, or simply a sweet escape at the end of a long day. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a mouthwatering dessert that serves 15 people, making it ideal for sharing or indulging all on your own!

Imagine biting into a soft, fudgy layer that melts in your mouth, complemented by the delightful crunch of pecans or walnuts. The combination of semisweet chocolate morsels and sweetened condensed milk creates a luscious filling that is impossible to resist. Plus, the contrasting layer of buttery, crumbly crust adds the perfect texture that elevates this dessert to a whole new level.

Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned baker, these Fudgy Cookie Bars are simple to whip up and can be made in just a few easy steps. And the best part? They can be stored for up to a week or frozen for those days when you need a quick sweet fix. So grab your baking gear and treat yourself to these delightful bars that are sure to please everyone!

Ingredients

  • cup butter cold cut into pieces
  • 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • 12 oz semisweet chocolate morsels 
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned
  • 0.3 cup cocoa unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender

Directions

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in cold butter pieces with a pastry blender or 2 forks until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of a 13- x 9-inch pan.
  2. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove pan, and place on a wire rack.
  4. Stir together condensed milk, vanilla, and 1 cup chocolate morsels in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until smooth.
  5. Pour mixture evenly over prepared crust, spreading to edges of the pan.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts and remaining chocolate morsels.
  7. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour or until completely cool.
  8. Cut into 48 (1 1/2-inch) bars.
  9. Note: Store bars in airtight containers up to 1 week. You may also freeze bars up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Calories455kcal
Protein5.22%
Fat55.82%
Carbs38.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.07
Glycemic Load
16.87
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.223913100751%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.78mg
Delphinidin
0.53mg
Catechin
1.46mg
Epigallocatechin
0.41mg
Epicatechin
2.88mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:455.43kcal
22.77%
Fat:28.84g
44.36%
Saturated Fat:14.82g
92.59%
Carbohydrates:45.28g
15.09%
Net Carbohydrates:41.85g
15.22%
Sugar:28.98g
32.2%
Cholesterol:42.89mg
14.3%
Sodium:133.92mg
5.82%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Caffeine:22.8mg
7.6%
Protein:6.06g
12.13%
Manganese:0.78mg
39.22%
Copper:0.45mg
22.51%
Phosphorus:175.96mg
17.6%
Magnesium:66.28mg
16.57%
Selenium:11.43µg
16.33%
Iron:2.55mg
14.17%
Fiber:3.44g
13.74%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.03%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.51%
Calcium:102.04mg
10.2%
Zinc:1.39mg
9.29%
Vitamin A:464.24IU
9.28%
Potassium:298.09mg
8.52%
Folate:32.11µg
8.03%
Vitamin B3:1.23mg
6.15%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.26%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.13%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.05%
Vitamin K:3.18µg
3.03%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.25%
Source:My Recipes