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.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
POLKA-DOT COOKIE BARS
"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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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