Bar Cookies

Deep Dish Oatmeal Fudge Bars: 1 cup butter; 2 eggs; 2 cups brown sugar; 1/3 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 3 cups oatmeal; 1 can eagle’s brand sweetened condensed milk; 1/3 cup butter; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Cookies for the neighbors have been packed and wrapped and we'll drop them off tomorrow afternoon. Most of the cookies I've shared with them are barely sweet, so I wanted to top the tins with one sweet confection that I know will please those who have a ravenous sweet tooth. While these cookies are a last minute addition, the Silver Fox has given them two thumbs up, so, despite limited testing, I am comfortable sharing the cookies with the neighbors and…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...If your cookie monsters like rice krispies treats, I suspect they'll really enjoy these simple no-bake cookie bars. Corn flakes add texture and audible crunch to this confection that is made with a near-perfect pairing of peanut butter and chocolate. I found the recipe on Serious Eats and it was developed by Yvonne Ruperti, who blogs at Shophousecook. This treat, actually more like a confection than a cookie, is almost effortless to make, and the batch…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a perfect brownie to tuck into a school lunch box or family picnic hamper. These bars are moist and densely chocolate, but they keep their shape and are neater to eat than most others I've tried. The brownies are simple to make and almost impossible to spoil. However, overbaking them will produce a brownie that is dry and quite ordinary, so do mind the time as these bake. This is one of those recipes that is perfect for beginning bakers to…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I fall back on this recipe whenever I have a crowd to feed. This is a great substitute for a sheet cake and when you are asked to bring a dessert to a church picnic or similar event, you might want to keep these blondies in mind. They come together quickly and, in the relative scheme of things, they are inexpensive to make. I prefer to use butter in my baked goods, but, I've found through trial and error, that the texture of these bars is better when…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...One of my favorite ingredients for fall baking is pumpkin, and at this time of year, I try to work it into breads and cakes and cookies whenever I can. I had a cup of canned pumpkin leftover from another recipe and I wanted to use it rather than throw it away. A quick search for recipes that would use that cup led me to Whole Foods Market site where I found these Pumpkin Date Nut Squares. These cake-like treats are perfect for school lunches or an…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite... A used copy of America's Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook came my way while I was vacationing th...

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I fall back on this recipe whenever I'm short of time and I've committed to bring a dessert or cookies to a gathering. These brownies are very easy to make and the frosting allows some creativity in the way you flavor and finish them. I love to ice these bars with peppermint frosting, but they are equally good when made with any of the extracts suggested in the recipe below. While I doubt you'll have a problem with leftovers, the brownies will keep for…

Several months ago, I was asked by a website developer to contribute to a blog feature where recipes would be associated with television programs. Unfortunately, the venture never materialized and I was left with a post in limbo. Because it was time sensitive and will now do them no good, I decided to share it with you tonight. I had great fun doing this and I hope you will have fun reading it. The bars are delicious and just the thing for a spy who has a weakness for chocolate and is about…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...The good news is these brownies are delicious. They're patterned after those served at Clementine in Los Angeles and they are really, really good. The Los Angeles Times first published the recipe, and while it was picked up by the wires and published by other news organizations, I haven't been able to find a review of the recipe that was written by a home cook or a blogger. Normally, I wouldn't care, but I was looking for validation. The fudge-like…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite... I don't often use cake or brownie mixes in my cooking. This recipe is a contradiction that I'...

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...These bar cookies are meant for adults who are embarrassed to be seen eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I think those of you who harbor pleasant memories of brown bag lunches and school cafeterias will enjoy them. They really do taste like PB and J's. I found the recipe in the summer issue of the Better Homes and Gardens Recipe.com publication. They credit The Food Channel for the recipe. I took it a step further and found that the recipe was…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is not tea party fare, but if you picnic or provide snacks for a youth group or school sports team, you might want to add this recipe to your files. These cookies are really easy to make and what they lack in refinement they make up for in taste. The recipe is so straight forward, that I have little to add to the instructions that appear below. I've found the flavor improves if the cookies are made the day before you plan to serve them. They also…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...These cookies have much to recommend them. The recipe for them was developed by Giada DeLaurentis and it has received rave reviews on the Food Network Site. I especially like these fruit bars because they transport well, and while I think they're delicious, I take certain precautions to assure great results that everyone will enjoy. I only make these cookies when I have really good apricot jam or preserves in my pantry. Fortunately, I have a friend who…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This wonderfully easy cookie takes a few ingredients and transforms them into a confection that is a sweet lover's dream. I found the recipe for the squares several years ago and I use it whenever I need a treat that is portable and can withstand the crowding and jostling of a picnic hamper. The recipe has been around for a while, and, as near as I can tell, it first appeared in a Reiman Publication in 2002. The cookie is a bit like a carmelita, but…

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...These homespun and tasty treats will set you dancing. The cookies are loosely based on Maida Heatter's Polish Wedding Cakes and more about their creation can be found at the Cake Spy, which you can find HERE. I wanted to post this recipe before Mother's Day, because this is another treat that the kids can make for Mom or Grandma. It, obviously, is a simple recipe and the only problem that you might encounter is that the cookies can be hard to cut and…