Behr Track Cookie Bars

These Behr Track Cookie Bars are a delightful blend of traditional cookie bar flavors with a creative twist. Featuring a base of buttery shortbread, they are loaded with rich chocolate chips, crunchy oat flakes, and a hint of sea salt to enhance the sweetness. Perfect for snacking or dessert, these bars are easy to make and satisfyingly sweet without being overly indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars and serving.