Chocolate Bar Cookie Bars
I’m taking some time off the next few weeks to enjoy time with our little bundle of joy. While I’m away, I’ve scheduled some recipes here and there to share with you and I’ve also asked a few of my amazing blogger friends to fill in with some guest posts.
Today, my boo Nancy from gotta get baked is here to share with you these chocolate bar cookie bars. First of all, cookie bars are my thing!! I love how easy they are to whip up and just so ooey, gooey decadent. I can’t wait to try these. Secondly, you know Nancy right?? She is the kick ass, sassy writer of the blog gotta get baked. She is a constant inspiration for me and someone I truly think you should get to know. Girlfriend is real, funny and uber talented. Go check out her blog after this and show her some love on social media too (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest)!
Hi everyone! I’m Nancy of gotta get baked. I’ve known Zainab for a few years now, mostly by stalking her on all forms of social media. Even though we have yet to meet in person (the court tells me I have to stay 100 yards away), I’m proud to say that we’ve become friends. Lucky for me because Zainab is one of the smartest (she’s a neuroscience PhD student fergoodnessakes!), most stylish, positive, friendly, supportive and talented ladies I know.
I’m honoured to be guest posting for Zainab today while she’s taking a very well deserved break to spend time with her new little mister, who was just born on July 31st. Congratulations to you and Mr. J! Your sweet baby boy is absolutely adorable.
I’m not a momma myself but after seeing my sisters, sister-in-law and friends go through the awesome, exhilarating and let’s face it, exhausting period of new-motherhood, I figured I’d make something super easy and super delicious for Zainab.
Hello, one-bowl chocolate bar cookie bars!
You don’t have to wait for butter to come to room temp. You can toss in whatever chocolate you have lurking in your cabinets. It whips up and comes out of the oven in under an hour. Heck, you don’t even have to let this cool! Just pile some ice cream over top when it’s finished baking and attack it with a spoon. That’s how I like to roll.
Baby in one arm, a pan of cookie bars in the other.
I don’t think life can get any sweeter. Adapted from Averie Cooks
Chocolate Bar Cookie Bars
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Needless to say, these bars are mighty tasty. I love how the caramel, rum and cinnamon flavours compliment each other. And since I made this with whole wheat flour, it totally counts as a health food (well, good for your mental health anyways!).
Zainab, I’m so happy to be able to guest post and help you out in this small way. Elliott is absolutely darling and I hope you and Mr. J are enjoying every precious moment with him! Worrying about the blog should be the least of your worries. I wish I lived closer to you so that I could actually bring a pan of these over and give you a hand. Until then, I’m sending you virtual hugs ‘n kisses! xoxoxo
Ahhh Nancy, THANK YOU so much for the guest post. You are, as always, amazing and such a great friend! xoxo
Chocolate. Cookie. Bars. It doesn’t get better than this. One of those classic recipes that you just can’t get enough of and you don’t want to make anything else because it’s too good. Yep, I like it.
Nancy!!!! YOU’RE BACK!!!! and with these fabulous chocolate-bar-cookie-bars!!!! LOVE! oh how I’ve missed you my friend!!! heading over to your blog now! you rock for guest posting for Zainab!!!
Cookie bars are a total hit. Who has time to scoop cookies when there is a baby to snuggle?!
I love making cookie bars!! So much easier when I don’t have a lot of extra time on my hands but still want to come up with something homemade and tasty for a quick dessert!! These look so chocolately! Perfect!
I love meeting all of the bloggers you are showcasing here and these cookie bars by Nancy look amazing! That ooey gooey candy filling is calling my name!
Love how easy these cookie bars come together, Nancy! Perfect for new moms and when you’re crunched for time. They looks so gooey and delicious!
I love how bloggers come together to help each other out when they need some rest! What great blogging friends you have Zainab! And I also love how easy and adaptable these bars are! Oh and attacking with a spoon and a scoop of ice cream sounds like perfection!
Words can’t describe that chocolate gooey goodness! They look INCREDIBLE!
These chocolate bars look divine, Zainab. Love how easy these cookie bars come together! Indeed a perfect treat for new moms. Absolutely gooey and delicious!
Love this recipe from Nancy. And anything with ‘Baby in one arm, a pan of cookie bars in the other’ always winning 🙂
Hi Zainab, I found you because Nancy is one of my best blogging buddies. As I check your SM links, it appears I’ve been following you on some channels but not others. I’ve remedied that. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy and I hope mother and baby are healthy.
Nancy, these cookie bars are great but why limit them to new Moms? I’m a father of a 7-year-old and I still want these! That, and I love your comment of baby in one arm, cookie bars in the other.
Hi!! I know I was following you and actually found your blog through dear Nancy!! So glad we connected again 🙂 Thank you very much for stopping by!
Yayyy i <3 Nancy!! these cookie bars look so simple and perfect!
Thanks for introducing me to a new blogger! Totally loving her name! 🙂 And these bars are fabulous!
I can’t say no to cookie bars!
Chocolate chip cookies are a great treat, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up a bit. These chocolate bar cookie bars are similar to the cookies, but have a slightly different twist. I like to drizzle mine with melted chocolate after they come out of the oven.