Tagalongs Cookie Bars
"I took the flavors in classic Girl Scout Tagalongs Cookies and made bars. Who can resist a buttery soft shortbread base, topped with creamy peanut butter, and finished with a satisfying layer of chocolate. It’s a no-mixer recipe that comes together quickly and easily. The melt-in-your mouth shortbread is the perfect base for the salty-and-sweet peanut butter, and there’s just enough chocolate to satisfy your chocolate cravings. I don’t necessarily know if it’s a good thing to be able to have year-round Girl Scout cookie season with so much ease right from your kitchen...."
INGREDIENTS
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Shortbread Crust 1/2 cup unsalted butter, extremely soft (1 stick) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Peanut Butter Filling 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 heaping cup cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
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Chocolate Layer
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1 heaping cup (about 8 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, optional but recommended so chocolate doesn't set up overly firm and crack upon slicing
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