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Frosted Chocolate Nut Cookie Bars
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Frosted Chocolate Nut Cookie Bars

Fudgy chocolate cookie bars with nuts and topped with a creamy chocolate frosting! Shape as footballs for game day, or slice and serve any day of the week!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 48 cookie bars
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookie bars:
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup almonds sliced
For the frosting:
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder dark chocolate
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 4 ounce white chocolate melted, optional

Instructions

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  1. For the cookie bars, preheat oven to 375 degree F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until fully combined.
  3. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Blend completely. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Drop cookie dough onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Using finger tips (dipped in flour) press cookie dough into pan evenly (dough will be sticky, so keep dipping those fingers in flour).
  5. Bake for 22-25 minutes. Do not overbake. Allow to cool completely in pan.
  6. Once cooled, cut cookie bars into desired shape, either squares or using a cookie cutter.
  7. For the frosting, beat butter for two minutes until soft and creamy. Add almond extract, cocoa, powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp milk. Beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy, adding more milk if needed.
  8. Pipe frosting onto cookies. If desired, sprinkle with extra sliced almonds. Or, if making footballs, place melted white chocolate into a ziploc bag. Snip off the corner and pipe "laces" onto the cookies. ENJOY

Notes

  • Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature.
  • Freeze cookies in airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw on counter overnight. ENJOY.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 90mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 cookie bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.