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Moose Tracks Cookie Bars Recipe

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Delight in these rich and decadent Moose Tracks Cookie Bars, featuring a chewy peanut butter cup-infused cookie base swirled with warm hot fudge. Perfect as a comforting dessert or sweet snack, these bars combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate fudge in a convenient, shareable form.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup hot fudge, warmed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter cups, chopped or mini

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
  4. Make Cookie Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Add Peanut Butter Cups: Fold the chopped peanut butter cups into the cookie dough carefully to distribute them without breaking them down too much.
  6. Prepare Baking Dish: Line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier. Drop the cookie dough onto the lined baking dish and spread it evenly to fill the entire dish.
  7. Add Hot Fudge Swirl: Warm the jar of hot fudge in the microwave until it’s pourable. Drizzle the hot fudge randomly over the surface of the cookie dough. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the fudge into the dough, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the cookie bars are set and lightly golden on top.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature. This step ensures the bars set perfectly and are easy to cut and serve.

Notes

  • The peanut butter cups add a delicious texture contrast; feel free to use mini or regular-sized ones chopped into pieces.
  • Making sure the butter is softened at room temperature helps achieve a smooth creaming process.
  • Use parchment paper to line the baking dish for easy removal and clean-up.
  • Allow the bars to cool fully before slicing to keep the fudge swirls intact.
  • You can substitute hot fudge with homemade chocolate ganache for a fresher taste.

Keywords: Moose Tracks, cookie bars, peanut butter cups, hot fudge, dessert bars, chocolate fudge, easy baking

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