Candy Bar Surprise Sugar Cookie Bars Recipes

SUGAR COOKIE BARS MADE EASY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x18-inch baking sheet.
• Beat white sugar and 1 cup butter together in a bowl until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing after each addition. Add 2 teaspoons almond extract and vanilla extract; mix well.
• Whisk flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir until just combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cookie comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes; they won't look done. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Beat 1/2 cup butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cookie bars.

CANDY BAR SURPRISE COOKIES RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir to combine. Use an ice cream scoop to shape the dough into balls. Take a dough ball in one hand, and flatten it slightly. Place a mini candy bar in the middle of the cookie dough, and carefully fold the dough up and over the candy bar, completely enclosing it in dough. Reshape as needed. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining dough balls and candy bars, placing 12 cookies per baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until just beginning to turn golden on the edges. Remove from oven, cool on sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

CHRISTMAS SURPRISE COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine butter, peanut butter, and sugars using electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Slowly add eggs and vanilla until combined.
• Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda.
• Cover and chill dough for 2-3 hours.
• When dough is chilled, take 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten.
• Place miniature candy bar in center of dough and then form dough into ball around candy bar.
• Place on cookie sheet and bake at 325°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Let cookies cool on baking rack or on wax paper.
• When cooled, drizzle melted milk chocolate over each cookie.
• Store in a cool place.

CANDY BAR SURPRISE SUGAR COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix 1 pouch of cookie mix, 1/2 cup of the butter and 1 egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
• Line up candy bars over dough, or chop candy bars and sprinkle over dough.
• Mix second pouch of cookie mix with remaining 1/2 cup butter and egg. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls over candy bars. Gently press with hands, covering candy completely and making top layer even.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.