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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Small Batch Cookie Bars

    Published: Dec 15, 2015 · Updated: Feb 11, 2021 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Small Batch Cookie Bars

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    I figured out a way to make cookie bars where we all get to put the toppings on that we love. Kind of like making your own candy bar!Everyone loves a 7 layer cookie bar but my kids can never agree on what toppings should go on them. We decided to make small batch cookie bars so they could choose their own toppings. It was a great recipe to make with kids and was pretty darn tasty in the old mouth hole. 

    A fun recipe to make with kids! They get to pick what goes on these yummy cookie bars!I found these cute, small baking dishes at a local Japanese dollar store and picked up 4 of them. I figured that 4 of them would make up roughly a 9x13 baking dish. If you can't find small dishes like these, you could also just section off parts of a full pan and have the kids make their own all in the same pan. I set out the toppings that you usually find on a cookie bar, like chocolate and butterscotch chips and coconut, but I also added in some other fun sweet items like white chocolate chips, toasted almonds and toffee bits. You can add just about anything but my kids are not a fan of things like raisins so I didn't even bother.
    Does it get any better than the graham cracker crust part of a cookie bar?First we started with the graham cracker crust. Why are graham crackers and butter SO good??Small batch cookie bars in all different flavor combinations.We put approximately ½ cup of the crust in each pan and pressed down. Everyone loves a cookie bar! Here is a way to make them even more delicious by picking exactly what goes on them and what stays off!Next, drizzle on sweetened condensed milk. This does not have to be precise, just try to make sure that the top of the graham cracker is pretty well covered. This is what gets all good and gooey when it bakes. 
    These cookie bars are like a choose your own adventure story. There are so many ways you can go!And then add toppings until your heart is content. We set up a cute cookie bar bar. This would be a great recipe to make at a play date.Then add some more. We can never agree on what toppings we want on our cookie bars. These small batch cookie bars mean we can pick the toppings each of us want! It's perfect for kids!Be sure to test them out to see if you really like them or not. 
    The 7 layer bar just got a makeover. We make them in smaller batches so we can custom make them to our liking. It's pure cookie bar magic!This kid used the old "one for you, one for me" mentality. I love to cook with my kids. And they love to choose their own toppings. We made small batch cookie bars that are perfect for each of us!When you are done putting on your toppings, pat them down in to the condensed milk so they get baked in. DIY cookie bars. By making them in smaller batches, each person can pick their own toppings and leave off the gross stuff. Like raisins. Ew.These cookie bars are almost as easy to make as a dump cake and are crazy tasty. Total crowd pleaser. Make your own cookie bars in small batches so everyone can have their own favorite toppings! This would be so fun to do with the kids on New Year's Eve! Trust me. These cookie bars didn't last long.

    All images by Dez and Tam Photography

    DIY cookie bars. By making them in smaller batches, each person can pick their own toppings and leave off the gross stuff. Like raisins. Ew.

    Small Batch Cookie Bars

    These easy, small batch cookie bars are the perfect dessert to make when you want a sweet treat but not a whole batch of something. This is a great recipe to make with kids so they can add their favorite flavors and customize their cookie bars.
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    Course: Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 7 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 37 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 3382kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips
    • 1 cup chocolate chips
    • 1 ⅓ cup shredded coconut
    • 1 cup chopped nuts
    • Any other toppings you could possibly want like toffee chips raisins, dried fruits, peanuts, potato chips...)

    Instructions

    • Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
    • Press the crumb mixture in to the bottom of a pan sprayed with cooking spray.
    • Drizzle on sweetened condensed milk.
    • Add toppings and press in to the condensed milk.
    • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 -30 minutes or until golden brown.
    • For making smaller batches, you'll need to adjust the amount of crust and condensed milk depending on your pan choice.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 3382kcal | Carbohydrates: 401g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 191g | Saturated Fat: 104g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 77g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 1588mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 317g
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

      December 20, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      What a great idea. I love it! Now I can eat 2-3 small batches instead of 1 big one! ;-)

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    2. laura londergan says

      December 16, 2015 at 10:23 am

      this is such a great idea when you have people that can't decide on just one flavor - genius idea girl! Oh and the fact that your boys are so hip makes this the thing to do anyway. I must put this on my list as they look soooooo good! ;)

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