Who doesn’t love cookie dough? What’s not to love? A brown sugary cookie dough lightly flavored with vanilla and dotted with chocolate chips…pure perfection! These bars make it possible for everyone to easily enjoy a chunk of cookie dough without the need for scooping everyone a serving. They’re super easy because you prepare them a day or two in advance, keep them in the fridge, slice them up, and set them out on your dessert table! It couldn’t be easier!

These cookie dough bars are one of our most popular recipes by both family members and followers. They’re so incredibly simple, but pack a punch of chocolaty cookie dough flavor! Sometimes, the simplest things are the most delicious. That is definitely the case here. These bars are PERFECT for literally any occasion; a birthday, a holiday, or just a simple Friday night. The chocolate shortbread cookie bottom is sooo simple, the cookie dough layer is even easier, and the chocolate on the top is the easiest part! So, this recipe is extremely beginner-friendly and can even be a fun after school dessert to make with the kiddos - Like I said before, these bars are perfect for any occasion!!

These pecan pie bars are EXTREMELY addictive! The caramely sugar filling paired with the crunchy pecans and the buttery shortbread bottom make these bars the ultimate Fall craving. This recipe doesn’t require many ingredients, but creates an unforgettable end product - people will think you bought these at a local bakery! You could make the presentation even more impressive (and yummy) by slightly warming up a slice and finishing it off with a hefty scoop of vanilla ice cream 😍

Pecan pie bars are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert table addition for many reasons:

1. They’re incredibly easy to make, so even during one of the busiest holiday prep days during the year you can whip out a batch of these in no time.

2. They only require a few ingredients that you probably have sitting around the house.

3. No electric mixer needed! - just some good ol’ elbow grease will do the trick.

4. The bars are easily transportable and you can pre-slice them for a crowd.

I definitely can come up with a few more reasons as to why these pecan pie bars are absolute perfection, but I’ll spare you the time. So, grab your ingredients and get started!