Truffle Cookie Bar

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Truffle Cookie Bars, a masterpiece that combines chewy, golden-brown cookie bases with a luxuriously smooth dark chocolate truffle topping. Perfectly balanced in sweetness, this recipe begins with a buttery cookie layer studded with semisweet chocolate chips and finishes with a rich ganache made from finely chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Each bite offers a divine contrast of textures and flavors, making these bars a showstopping treat for holidays, parties, or weeknight indulgences. With just 20 minutes of prep time and an irresistible finish dusted with optional cocoa powder, these cookie bars are as easy to make as they are impressive. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking an elevated twist on classic cookie desserts!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 10 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the edges for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 8

Allow the cookie base to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

While the cookie base cools, prepare the truffle layer. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, but do not let it boil.

Step 10

Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to melt the chocolate.

Step 11

Stir the chocolate and cream mixture gently until smooth and glossy.

Step 12

Pour the truffle mixture over the cooled cookie base, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 13

Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the truffle layer is firm.

Step 14

Once chilled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder, if desired.

Step 15

Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1562.7 grams (1562.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6573

Total Fat 342.10g	439%
Saturated Fat 200.30g	1002%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 860mg	287%
Sodium 2790mg	121%
Total Carbohydrate 826.50g	301%
Dietary Fiber 45.10g	161%
Total Sugars 493.40g
Protein 71.80g	144%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 567mg	44%
Iron 58mg	321%
Potassium 3127mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 49.5%