Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pack of favorite flavor cake mix (250g)
- 1 cup softened butter (227g)
- 1 cup white sugar (200g)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 egg white, beaten, for topping (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, softened butter, white sugar, eggs, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
- If desired, brush the cookies with beaten egg white for a shiny top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming 8 cookies)
- Calories: Approx. 300 calories per cookie (depending on ingredients used)
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- These bar cookies are a combination of cake and cookie, making them a unique and delicious treat.
- The use of cake mix as the base gives them a soft and tender texture.
- The addition of nuts or chocolate chips adds a crunchy and chocolatey flavor to the cookies.
- The beaten egg white topping gives them a shiny and professional appearance.
User Comments:
- "These bar cookies are amazing! The combination of cake and cookie is so unique and delicious."
- "I added chocolate chips to my cookies and they were a hit! My family loved them."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they taste so good. I will definitely make them again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use softened butter and not melted butter for the best results.
- Adjust the amount of cake mix, sugar, and other ingredients according to your preference.
- For best results, use a quality cake mix from a trusted brand.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crispy for longer.
