Description
Delightful dessert bars with rich chocolate flavors and a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (110 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (75 g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180 g)
- 2 tbsp malted milk powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate (510 g)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a thick chocolate dough forms.
- Press half the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, malted milk powder, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream filling generously over the cooled chocolate cookie layer.
- Place the second layer of dough on top and chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt the milk chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second intervals until glossy and smooth.
- Dip each bar fully in the melted chocolate, then place them on parchment paper. Drizzle any excess chocolate over the tops and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Chill until the chocolate coating is fully set.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, consider adding a bit of espresso powder to the chocolate dough. Make sure to let the chocolate fully set in the fridge for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cookie bars, dessert, Tim Tam, chocolate, easy dessert