Church Basement Cookie & Bar Plate Recipe
A nostalgic assortment of homemade cookies and bars, each bite evoking the warmth and comfort of church basement gatherings, perfect for sharing or savoring alone.
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Ingredients
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Cookies and Bars
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cookie Dough
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 3
Add Mix-ins
Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using).
- 4
Bake the Cookies
Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks.
- 5
Prepare Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Assemble the Bars
Spread a layer of the cream cheese filling over half of the cooled cookies. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
