Gooey Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cake Bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. These bars are made with a moist chocolate cake base, a layer of cookies and cream cookies, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. They are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
To make these bars, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and Oreo cookies.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
To make the chocolate ganache topping, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Pour the ganache over the cooled cake bars and let set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
Here are some tips for making the perfect Gooey Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cake Bars:
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. This will help to create a light and airy cake.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Be sure to let the cake cool completely before cutting into bars and serving. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
You can also add other ingredients to the cake batter, such as nuts, dried fruit, or candy. You can also use different types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips.
These bars are best served fresh, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
