Crunch Bar Cookies Recipe

Course: cookie, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Chill: 30

Total Time: 52

Servings: cookies

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

Chocolate Crunch Bar Cookies are rich with chocolatey flavor and made crunchy by the addition of puffed rice. Soft, perfectly baked cookies are made even more delicious by that satisfying crunch!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Baking Sheet
Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)

Ingredients

10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams, melted (1¼ sticks)
1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
1 large egg 50 grams
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
1¼ cups all-purpose flour 150 grams
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
¼ cup chocolate chips 43 grams
½ cup puffed rice 14 grams

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
Whisk in the egg and vanilla and stir to combine.
1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and stir until no large lumps remain.
1¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and puffed rice-- you don’t want to smush the rice.
¼ cup chocolate chips, ½ cup puffed rice
Transfer the dough to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
While it is cooling, preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls onto the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are set around the edges, but still slightly soft in the center, about 12 minutes.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet-- they will set as they cool. Then, transfer the cooled cookies to an airtight container.

Notes

Use a cookie dough scoop to make sure every cookie is the same size. This will help make sure they all bake evenly, and they'll all be picture perfect.
When it comes to vanilla extract, always try to make sure you're getting pure extract, not an imitation. Pure extract has the best flavor.

Storage: Store crunch bar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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