Ooey Gooey Bars Recipe

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Base

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

3. Spread the Base

• Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. It should form an even layer.

4. Add the Filling

• Sprinkle the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts (if using) evenly over the pressed dough.
• Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top, spreading it gently with a spatula.

5. Top with Remaining Dough

• Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the filling. It doesn’t need to cover completely; some gaps are fine.

6. Bake

• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbly.

7. Cool and Serve

• Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares. They will firm up as they cool.
• Enjoy your ooey gooey bars warm or at room temperature!

Tips

• Storage: Keep bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
• Variations: You can customize the filling by adding dried fruit, different types of chocolate, or flavored extracts.

These ooey gooey bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends! Enjoy!