So, you love cookies. But bars? They’re just cookies with ambition—and a coffee cream center that screams “I run the show.” These aren’t your basic bake-sale snacks; they’re chewy, gooey, and packed with caffeine-infused drama. Chocolate chips show up like the dependable ex, while coffee cream saunters in like a seductive plot twist. Vegan? Obviously. Moist? More than your last attempt at banana bread. Bake these when your sweet tooth wants attention and your espresso machine is feeling flirty. They’re bold, they’re thick, and yes, they’ll totally judge that store-bought granola bar in your purse.
Coffee Cream-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
A dense, chewy chocolate chip cookie bar with a rich, dreamy coffee cream filling. Fully vegan and wildly addictive.
Ingredients
- For the Cookie Bars:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2½ tbsp water flax egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
- For the Coffee Cream Filling:
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1½ tsp instant espresso
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix flaxseed with water and let it thicken—like a plot twist in a soap opera.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another, cream the vegan butter with both sugars until light and slightly smug.
- Add the flax egg and vanilla. Mix until combined and feeling fancy.
- Stir in the dry mixture and fold in chocolate chips like you mean it.
- In a small bowl, beat vegan cream cheese, espresso, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth and deliciously shady.
- Line your baking pan with parchment. Press in half the cookie dough like you’re laying the foundation for greatness.
- Spread the coffee cream gently across the dough—like secrets between best friends.
- Top with the remaining dough. Smooth it out, patching any gaps like a pro.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until golden and slightly firm.
- Cool completely before slicing, unless you enjoy mouth burns and regret.
Notes
🧪 Nutritional Values (Per Square)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.8g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Folate: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
- Potassium: 4%
✨ Bonus Tips to Elevate the Vibe
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a grown-up twist.
- Swap espresso for cinnamon if you want cozy, not bold.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—if they survive the first 24 hours.
- Serve with hot coffee or cold brew and a side of dramatic flair.
- Double the batch if you’re hosting… or just PMS-ing. No shame.
