Graduation Cookie Bars White (Print version)

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

# What You Need:

→ 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
12 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
13 - Optional: colored sprinkles for decoration

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang 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. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread dough evenly into prepared baking pan.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Cool bars completely in pan on a wire rack.
09 - Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Add sprinkles if desired.
11 - Allow drizzle to set completely before lifting bars from pan and cutting into 16 squares.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
  • Festive and colorful, perfect for graduation parties or celebratory occasions.
  • Customizable with candy colors and sprinkles to match any school's colors.
  • Chewy texture with a delicious white chocolate drizzle on top.
02 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper with an overhang to easily lift bars out after baking.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness near the center; it should come out mostly clean.
  • Melt white chocolate in short bursts and stir frequently to avoid scorching.
  • Customize the candy colors and sprinkles to support your graduate's school or favorite colors.
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