Graduation Cookie Bars White Chocolate (Printable Version)

Chewy cookie bars with chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and white chocolate drizzle.

# What You'll 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 & 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 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 throughout dough.
06 - Spread dough evenly into prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Cool bars completely in pan on a wire rack to room temperature before adding drizzle.
09 - Combine white chocolate and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring between intervals until smooth and pourable.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Add colored sprinkles if desired for festive appearance.
11 - Allow white chocolate drizzle to set completely. Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 16 equal squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make and perfect for celebrating graduation day.
  • Chewy texture with a colorful mix of candy-coated chocolates.
  • White chocolate drizzle adds a festive and decadent finish.
  • Customizable with school colors for a personalized touch.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper with an overhang to easily lift the bars out of the pan.
  • Microwave white chocolate in short increments and stir frequently to avoid burning.
  • Match candy colors to your school or party theme for a festive look.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh up to 4 days.
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