Moose Tracks Cookie Bars
Gooey cookie bars inspired by the beloved ice cream flavor, featuring peanut butter cups and rich fudge swirls. These easy-to-make treats combine a chewy cookie base with all the flavors of Moose Tracks ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup softened butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup peanut butter cups chopped or mini size
- 1/3 cup hot fudge warmed for easy swirling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with electric mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Don't overmix.
- Roughly chop peanut butter cups into quarter-sized pieces. Gently fold into dough using wooden spoon.
- Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
- Warm hot fudge in microwave for 30-45 seconds until pourable but not hot.
- Drizzle warm fudge randomly across dough surface. Use knife or toothpick to create swirl patterns.
- Bake 15-18 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Center should look slightly underdone.
- Cool completely before cutting, at least 1 hour.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients blend more easily for better texture
Don't overbake - bars continue cooking from residual heat
Use quality ice cream topping fudge, not chocolate syrup
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
Can substitute different peanut butter candies like Reese's pieces
For gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend
Don't overbake - bars continue cooking from residual heat
Use quality ice cream topping fudge, not chocolate syrup
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
Can substitute different peanut butter candies like Reese's pieces
For gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend