Graduation Cookie Bars White (Print View)

Chewy bars bursting with chocolate chips and a white chocolate drizzle, ideal for festive occasions and colorful touches.

# Components:

→ 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 - Colored sprinkles for decoration, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides 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 extract, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and colored candy-coated chocolates until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread dough evenly into prepared baking pan, pressing gently to fill corners.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in pan on a wire rack before adding topping.
09 - Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth and pourable.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Add colored sprinkles if desired.
11 - Allow white chocolate drizzle to set completely before lifting bars from pan. Cut into 16 equal squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for celebrations: Customizable with school colors using candy-coated chocolates and sprinkles
  • Easy to make: Simple one-bowl mixing with no chilling required
  • Crowd-pleaser: Feeds 16 people, making it ideal for graduation parties
  • Beautiful presentation: The white chocolate drizzle adds an elegant finishing touch
  • Chewy texture: Golden edges with a soft, gooey center packed with chocolate and candy
02 -
  • Don't overbake: The bars will continue to set as they cool, so remove them when the center still looks slightly underdone for the chewiest texture
  • Cool completely before drizzling: Warm bars will melt the white chocolate and ruin the decorative effect
  • Use quality chocolate: Better chocolate means better flavor and smoother melting for the drizzle
  • Customize the colors: Purchase candy-coated chocolates in bulk from specialty stores to get exact school color matches
  • Make clean cuts: Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for professional-looking squares
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