Ingredients and Weight:
- Butter: 100g
- Sugar: 200g
- All-purpose flour: 300g
- Eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Chocolate chips or chunks: 100g (optional)
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing well.
- Stir in chocolate chips or chunks, if using.
- Spread the dough into a baking dish (8x8 inches) and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients)
- Calories: Each bar contains approximately 350 calories.
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and delicious with a hint of vanilla flavor.
- Customizable with different add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits.
- Suitable for American taste due to its classic cookie bar flavors and texture.
User Comments:
- "These cookie bars are fantastic! The texture is perfect, not too hard and not too soft."
- "I added some chocolate chips to mine and they were a hit! Great recipe."
- "These cookie bars are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Highly recommended."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure that the butter is softened before starting the recipe.
- Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon for mixing to avoid over-working the dough.
- Baking time may vary depending on the oven, so keep checking after 25 minutes.
- For added flavor variations, consider using different extracts like almond or caramel instead of vanilla.
