DARK CHOCOLATE-PRUNE BAR COOKIES
This recipe is from Nicole Rees, baking scientist and author of, "Baking Unplugged". Recipe makes 3 dozen squares (6X6 rows, roughly 1 1/4" each.), and each one is quite rich! Eat for breakfast with a glass of milk, or for dessert with a nip of bourbon or cognac.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 36 squares
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the ends for easy removal. Butter the bottom and sides of foil.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped prunes with the cognac or bourbon. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, almonds, salt, and cinnamon with your fingers until no lumps of brown sugar remain. Add the butter to the bowl. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until clumps form when the mixture is pressed together.
- Press 2 cups of the streusel mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat. Add the Lyle's Golden Syrup and the chocolate. Let stand one minute; stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the prune pieces evenly over the hot crust, adding any remaining cognac to the ganache. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the prunes, as evenly as possible. Sprinkle the remaining streusel on top. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until the edges and top are golden. Cool bars in pan set over a wire rack. Lift the edges of the foil to remove bars from pan. Slide bars from foil to a cutting board. Cut into very small squares (they're rich!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 1.4
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Enoka Mailei
e_mailei@hotmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed these dark chocolate prune bar cookies. They're a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make snack that I'll definitely be making again.
Gilbert Frondoso
frondoso@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the flavor is amazing.
Jide Ojikutu
j-o@gmail.comThese cookies are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday, and they were still fresh and delicious on Wednesday.
Md Shahin Mollik
m-m24@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of prunes, but I actually really enjoyed these cookies. The dark chocolate and the other ingredients really balance out the flavor of the prunes.
kittenfeast
kittenfeast77@yahoo.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover prunes. I had a bunch of prunes that were about to go bad, and these cookies were the perfect way to use them up.
Naheed khan
k-n91@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and interesting cookie recipes, and these dark chocolate prune bar cookies definitely fit the bill. They're unique, flavorful, and easy to make.
Stephanie Yeboa
yeboastephanie86@yahoo.comThese cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that I can feel good about giving to my family.
Pagal Here
here_p@hotmail.comI made these cookies with my kids, and they had a blast. It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen and teach them about healthy eating.
Justine Chama
chamajustine37@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The prunes give them a bit of a tang that really complements the dark chocolate.
Mhamud Khan
k-m66@aol.comI love the way the prunes add a chewy texture to the cookies. It's a nice contrast to the smooth chocolate.
Monica Jacobs
m-j@aol.comThese cookies are definitely a keeper! I'll be making them again and again.
Just Jory
j-j@hotmail.comThe cookies turned out a bit too dry for my taste, but I think I might have overbaked them. Next time, I'll keep a closer eye on them in the oven.
Waseem Abbas A
aw29@hotmail.comI tried this recipe with a few different types of dark chocolate, and each one produced a slightly different flavor profile. Experimenting with different chocolates is a fun way to customize the cookies to your liking.
Ntantang Thierry
ntantang.thierry@gmail.comThese cookies are a great way to sneak some healthy ingredients into your diet. The prunes provide a good source of fiber and potassium, while the dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants.
Vijay Solanki
vs@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. The minimal ingredients and easy instructions make it a great option for busy weeknights or spontaneous baking sessions.
ShadowSnyper
shadowsnyper@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that they were made with wholesome ingredients.
joshua abraham
abraham57@hotmail.comThe cookies were super easy to make, and the results were impressive. They turned out soft and chewy with a wonderful balance of sweetness from the prunes and bitterness from the dark chocolate. Highly recommend!
Dinesh Siriwardana
dsiriwardana99@hotmail.comThese chocolate prune bar cookies were a delightful surprise, especially for those who enjoy a healthier dessert option. The combination of dark chocolate and prunes provided a rich and complex flavor profile that was both satisfying and guilt-free.