Milky Way Cookies Bars

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Gently fold in the chopped Milky Way candy bars, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

6. Press the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or your hands.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the Milky Way Cookie Bars to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before using the parchment paper overhang to lift them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Once completely cooled, slice the bars into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference.

10. Serve and enjoy these Milky Way Cookie Bars with a tall glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat!