Kids' Delight Cookie Bars
Delightful kid-friendly cookie bars featuring chocolate, raisins, coconut, and crunchy Kavli crumbs, perfect for sweet treats and easy to serve at parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place butter in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Bake at 350°F until melted.
- Tilt the pan to coat evenly with butter.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle Kavli crumbs over butter.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs.
- Top evenly with semi-sweet chocolate morsels, raisins, coconut, and chopped walnuts in the order listed.
- Press down firmly to pack ingredients.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Cool on a wire rack in the pan.
- When completely cool, cut into 24 bars.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using unsalted butter instead of margarine. You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version. If you prefer a different texture, try using graham cracker crumbs instead of Kavli crisp bread crumbs. Adding a pinch of sea salt can enhance the sweetness of the bars.
Serving Suggestions
These cookie bars are perfect for school lunches or after-school snacks. They pair beautifully with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a festive touch, consider serving them alongside Judge Ray Lee Jenkins' Special Brown Sugar Pound Cake at your next gathering.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months. To reheat, place them in the microwave for a few seconds or warm them in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Kids' Delight Cookie Bars contains roughly 278 calories, with 3g protein, 26g carbohydrates, and 19g fat.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of chocolate in this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute semi-sweet chocolate morsels with milk chocolate or dark chocolate, depending on your preference. Each type will give the bars a different flavor profile, so choose one that you enjoy the most.
What can I use instead of raisins?
If you're not a fan of raisins, you can replace them with dried cranberries, chopped dates, or even chocolate chips for a sweeter treat. Each option will modify the taste slightly, so feel free to experiment!
Can I make these cookie bars gluten-free?
Absolutely! To make these cookie bars gluten-free, simply use gluten-free crisp bread crumbs. Additionally, always check the labels on your chocolate morsels and other ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).