ISLAND COOKIE BARS

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This was a HUGE crowd-pleaser. Jam-packed with peanut-y flavor, they were a unanimous hit with everyone on the Crew. We had success making these with regular pastry flour in place of the whole wheat pastry which can be a little harder to find.

Provided by Emily Glover

Categories     Chocolate

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 c whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c natural peanut butter
1/4 c crushed pineapple, juices drained
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 large egg
1 1/4 c white chocolate
1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together sugars, peanut butter, pineapple, buttery spread and vanilla. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until completely combined. Fold in 1 C of the white chocolate chips, saving remaining 1/4 C.
  • 3. With dampened hands, press the dough into a greased 9 x 13" baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining white chocolate chips and press them down lightly.
  • 4. Bake bars in a 350 degree oven for 22-25 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • 5. Put baking rack on the middle level. Turn oven to broil. Sprinkle coconut on top of the bars. Broil for 30-60 seconds, until coconut begins to brown. Be careful not to burn coconut!
  • 6. Allow pan to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 32 bars.

Prokash Sarkar
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These cookie bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Ekin
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I've never made cookie bars before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Shsh Hhsh
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These cookie bars are a staple in my kitchen. I make them all the time for my family and friends.


mdsalauddin yeati
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit in my desserts, but these cookie bars were surprisingly good. The crust was perfectly crispy and the fruit filling was sweet and tart.


Katie Dixon
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These cookie bars are perfect for a potluck or party. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


slothycrossing
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I've made these cookie bars several times now and they're always a hit. I love the combination of the sweet crust and the tangy fruit filling.


Selva Sinthu
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These cookie bars are dangerous! They're so addictive, I can't stop eating them.


godfrey doyoyo
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I made these cookie bars for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and I felt good about giving them a homemade treat.


pkiuYT
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These cookie bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and the fruit filling is bursting with flavor.


Kayla Fenton
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookie bars were so easy to make, even I could do it! And they turned out amazing. Thanks for the recipe!


OLAJIDE YETUNDE ZAINAB
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These cookie bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I have on hand.


london london
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I made these cookie bars last night and they were delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Moorat Tv
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These cookie bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.