Kookie Bars Recipes

Steps:

• Position the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave on medium power until melted. Alternatively melt the butter in a small saucepan. Brush some butter on the inside of a 9-by-13-inch pan and cool the remaining butter slightly. Whisk the remaining cooled butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
• Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spoon or spatula, taking care not to over mix. The batter should be thick and all of the flour mixture should be fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until the edges are browned and the center is completely set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely, at least one hour, cut into 24 pieces and serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Thaw 30 pieces Schwan's cookie dough.
• Press cookie dough and 1/2 cup pecans into ungreased 9"x13" baking pan. Pour caramel topping over the top and set aside.
• In medium bowl, combine flour, peanut butter, sugar, egg and vanilla; stir until well blended. Sprinkle over caramel topping and press down.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.
• Cool then spread with frosting and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecan pieces. To make it easier to cut into bars, you can put pan in the freezer for 30 minutes.