Description
Chocolate Box Cookie Bars are a delightful treat packed with assorted chocolates. This recipe is simple to follow and yields a delicious, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
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- 275 g plain flour
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 115 g unsalted butter
- 55 g granulated sugar
- 135 g light brown sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g milk chocolate chips
- 300–400 g chocolate box chocolates
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190C/170C Fan and line a 9x9inch square tin with parchment paper.
- Whisk the plain flour, bicarbonate, salt (if using), and cornflour together.
- In a larger bowl, melt the butter. Add in the two sugars and whisk for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the egg and the vanilla, and whisk again briefly until smooth.
- Add in the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips and mix with a spatula until a thick cookie dough is formed.
- Add in the chocolates and fold through the mixture.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the tin and bake for 18-22 minutes, until the top looks ‘dry’.
- Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then cool fully on a wire rack. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use your favorite chocolate box chocolates.
- If using chocolates with soft centers, freeze them first.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Microwave for a gooey cookie or add a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg