Cookie Bars Recipe

5 from 2 ratings

Cookie Bars Recipe

Easy cookie bars recipe, composed of 5 layers and made with simple ingredients. These dessert bars are packed with caramel, chocolate, frosting and pecans.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Chill time2

Total Time2 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Bars

Calories: 208kcal

Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

1 package Refrigerated cookies ‘n’ creme cookie dough 16 oz, Pillsbury brand
¼ cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened
11 oz Caramel bits
8 tablespoon Heavy cream
¾ cup Pecans Roughly chopped
8 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
3 cups Sugar Powdered
3 bars HERSHEY'S cookies 'n' creme candy 1.55 oz each

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F.
In a mixing bowl, crumble cookie dough and knead in cocoa powder until well mixed.
Press evenly in bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Cool 20 minutes.
In a microwavable bowl, add caramel bits and 2 tablespoons of the whipping cream and heat uncovered on High 1 ½ to 2 ½ minutes. Be sure to stir every 30 seconds, until smooth.
Pour and spread caramel mixture evenly over cooled bar base.
Sprinkle with pecans. Cool about 20 minutes or until caramel is set.
In a microwavable bowl, microwave 6 tablespoons of the butter uncovered on High 30 to 40 seconds or until melted.
Beat in powdered sugar and remaining 6 tablespoons whipping cream until smooth and creamy.
Pour and spread evenly over pecans. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave candy bars and remaining 2 tablespoons butter uncovered on Medium (50%) 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Spread evenly over bars.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until center is firm.
Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows with a sharp knife. Enjoy!

Notes

Read my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can find this cookies and cream caramel layer bars recipe HERE on Pillsbury's site too.

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