Dessert Bars Recipe
Delicious dessert bars available by the dozen.
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Ingredients
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Dessert Bars Ingredients
Method
Dessert Bars Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts
Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- 7
Bake
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Cut
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, cut into squares and serve.
