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Avalanche Cookie Bars

Avalanche Cookie Bars are rich, chewy dessert bars made with a buttery cookie base, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy nuts and coconut, perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 bars servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (macadamias, cashews, or almonds)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Press the dough into the prepared pan evenly and bake for about 20 minutes until the edges are golden.
  6. While the base is baking, melt the white chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  7. Fold in the toasted coconut and chopped nuts into the melted chocolate mixture.
  8. Pour the topping over the warm cookie base and spread evenly. Return to the oven for an additional 12-15 minutes until set.
  9. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Ensure to toast the coconut and nuts for enhanced flavor. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to avoid messy edges.