Prepare to have your taste buds blown away by the most decadent, irresistible cookie bars you've ever encountered! Imagine a perfect blend of soft, buttery cookie dough packed with crunchy cookies and cream cookies, topped with melty chocolate kisses that will make your dessert dreams come true. These Double Cookies and Cream Kiss Cookie Bars are not just a treat – they're a life-changing experience that will have everyone begging for your recipe. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this foolproof dessert is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup crushed cookies and cream cookies
- 16 chocolate kisses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the crushed cookies and cream cookies until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cookie bars from the oven and immediately place the chocolate kisses on top, spacing them evenly across the surface.
- Return the pan to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until the kisses start to soften.
- Once done, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
- After cooling, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper (if used) and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve. Enjoy your delicious Double Cookies and Cream Kiss Cookie Bars!
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened, but not melted. Room temperature butter creates the perfect creamy texture.
- Don't overmix the dough – this can lead to tough, dense bars. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of your bars.
- Watch the baking time carefully – you want golden edges but a soft center.
- Place chocolate kisses immediately after baking for the perfect melty top.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean, neat squares.
- For extra indulgence, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days – if they last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 60mg
