Best 5 Polka Dot Cookie Bars Recipes

Polka dot cookie bars, a classic and delightful treat, are a blend of soft cookie dough and sweet jam filling, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. These colorful and eye-catching bars are a perfect addition to any dessert table, and their simplicity makes them a favorite among bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a fun and easy baking project or a delicious treat to share with friends and family, polka dot cookie bars are a great choice.

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POLKA-DOT COOKIE BARS

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"To serve a group, these lightly sweet bars are a lot easier to make than fussing with individual cookies," says Elizabeth Poire, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. "They're my favorite to prepare and eat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips,divided

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Set aside 1/4 cup chips; stir remaining chips into batter. , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved chips. Bake at 375° for 18-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POLKA-DOT COOKIES

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"While living in Florida, I found this cookie recipe in a book on cooking with oranges," writes Mary Ann Rafalski of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon whole milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, concentrate and orange zest. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 6-7 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Combine all the frosting ingredients until smooth. Place in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. Pipe polka dots on cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

POLKA DOT EGG TREATS

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Make this delectable dessert that is made using rice cereal, marshmallows and chocolate candies - perfect to serve a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 plastic (3x2-inch) snap-apart Easter egg
4 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate candies
1 1/2 cups pink or yellow candy melts or coating wafers (9 oz)

Steps:

Wash and dry the inside of plastic egg. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
In large microwavable bowl, microwave marshmallows and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Stir in cereal until well mixed. Stir in chocolate candies.
Working quickly, press cereal mixture into each egg half, filling full. Remove from mold; gently press 2 halves together. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave candy melts on Medium (50%) 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Dip bottom third of each egg treat into melted candy; let excess drip off. Return to cookie sheet. Let stand until set, about 5 minutes. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg

GIANT POLKA DOT COOKIES

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Appeal to kids of all ages with super-size and super-yummy cookies chock-full of colorful M&M's™ chocolate candies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
3 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups M&M's® chocolate candies

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in candies.
Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased large cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, TransFat 1 1/2 g

POLKA DOT COOKIES

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Chocolate cookies with green chips of polka dots. These are sinfully delicious and rich. The recipe was printed on a package of green mint chips that I purchased.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups green mint chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In the top of a double boiler over low heat, melt the semisweet chips and butter, stirring until smooth.
Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until light.
Blend in the melted chocolate and then dry ingredients.
Stir in the green mint chips and chill for 10 to 15 minutes or until stiff.
Drop by well rounded teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes; cookies will be soft in center but will firm as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 41.4, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 1.1

Tips:

Use room temperature butter for a creamier texture.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations. For example, you could add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to the batter.

Conclusion:

Polka dot cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their chewy texture, sweet vanilla flavor, and colorful sprinkles, these bars are a delightful addition to any cookie platter. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give polka dot cookie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!