Graduation Cookie Bars White (Printable Version)

Chewy bars with chocolate chips and a white chocolate drizzle, colorful and easy to customize.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup colored candy-coated chocolates
11 - 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips
12 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for melting white chocolate
13 - Optional: additional colored sprinkles for decoration

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and colored candy-coated chocolates until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, pressing gently to level the surface.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Cool bars completely in the pan on a wire rack before proceeding with drizzle.
09 - Melt white chocolate with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth and fluid.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Add sprinkles if desired.
11 - Allow white chocolate drizzle to set completely. Lift bars from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 16 equal squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for crowds – one batch makes 16 generous bars, ideal for graduation parties
  • Easy to customize with school colors using candy-coated chocolates and sprinkles
  • Chewy texture with a delightful combination of chocolate chips and colorful candies
  • Simple one-bowl preparation with no chilling required
  • Beautiful presentation with the elegant white chocolate drizzle
  • Stores well at room temperature for up to 4 days
02 -
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter
  • Don't overbake—the bars will continue to cook slightly as they cool, so remove them when the center is just set
  • For cleaner cuts, wipe your knife between each slice
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
  • Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner cut off for more controlled white chocolate drizzling
  • Let the bars sit for at least 30 minutes after drizzling to ensure the chocolate sets completely
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