Graduation Cookie Bars Chocolate Drizzle (Printable)

Chewy, colorful cookie bars featuring chocolate chips and a white chocolate drizzle for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins and Toppings

09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup colored candy-coated chocolates
11 - 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped or chips
12 - 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for melting white chocolate
13 - Colored sprinkles for decoration, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing the batter.
05 - Stir in chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates until evenly distributed throughout dough.
06 - Spread dough evenly into prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Cool bars completely in pan on a wire rack before proceeding with white chocolate drizzle.
09 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate with vegetable oil in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars using a spoon or piping bag. Add sprinkles if desired.
11 - Allow white chocolate drizzle to set completely before lifting bars from pan. Cut into 16 equal squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 40 minutes total
  • Feeds a crowd with 16 generous servings
  • Customizable with school colors using candy-coated chocolates and sprinkles
  • No chilling required—just mix, bake, and decorate
  • Perfect make-ahead dessert that stores well for up to 4 days
  • Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing flavor combination
02 -
  • Adding vegetable oil to the white chocolate creates a smoother, more pourable drizzle that sets with a beautiful sheen
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the butter-sugar mixture
  • Press a few extra candy-coated chocolates on top immediately after drizzling for added color and texture
  • For cleaner cuts, refrigerate the bars for 15 minutes after the drizzle sets, then cut with a warm knife
  • Store bars in a single layer or separate layers with parchment paper to prevent the drizzle from smudging
  • These bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months—thaw at room temperature before serving
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