Bar cookies

 

Cookie Bars  40 Bars 

1/2 c butter (1 stick) softened at room temp

1/2 c shortening

1/2 c granulated sugar

1 c packed brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla

3 c all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 cup baking chips, candies, or combination 

Preheat oven to 350 F. 

Spray sheet pan with baking spray or line with parchment paper.  ( I use a Pampered Shelf  large sheet pan 15 1/2 x 10 inches. You can use slightly smaller or larger but adjust your cooking time. ) 

In large mixing bowl, cream butter and margarine until fluffy.  Add brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until sugar granules begin to dissolve. 

Add eggs, one at a time, mix well after each. 

Add vanilla and beat until the sugar granules have almost disappeared. 

Add baking soda and beat until well blended. 

Stir in chips and or candies. 

Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet.  If using parchment paper, you may need to hold it down to prevent sliding until you have most of the dough spread. 

I used a large tablespoon and placed dollops of the dough scattered over the baking sheet.  Then spread it out evenly.  

Bake at 350 for 24-28 minutes until edges are golden brown and center no longer looks wet.  

Remove from oven and allow to cool on cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before cutting.  Cutting 8 x 5 makes a nice sized bar. Can cut 8 x 6 for 48 bars.