Bar cookies are easy and delicious. West Virginia’s Reese Cup Bar Cookies is a recipe that supposedly originated in West Virginia. It does not contain its namesake candy but has the taste of it. The English cookies are somewhat different with ingredients that include coffee and dates.
Add these recipes to your files today.WEST VIRGINIA’S REESE CUP BAR COOKIES2 sticks margarine, room temperature1 cup peanut butter1 lb confectioners’ sugar1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs16-oz milk chocolate chipsIn a large bowl, cream together the margarine, peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, graham cracker crumbs. Mix together thoroughly and pat into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch dish or pan. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or over hot water, stirring until totally melted. Spread the chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Let chocolate set before cutting into bars. ENGLISH BAR COOKIES2 cups brown sugar3/4 cup butter2 eggs1 cup cold coffee1 tsp baking soda2 tsp baking powder3 cups flour1/2 cup chopped pecans1 cup chopped dates, optionalPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Cream brown sugar, eggs and butter together. Dissolve the baking soda in the cold coffee. Add the soda/coffee mixture to the butter mixture. Add the baking powder and flour to the mixture and mix all together well. Stir in nuts and dates, if using. Spread the mixture on a greased and floured 12 x 17-inch cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool 1 minute. Frost with a simple powdered sugar icing.Enjoy!