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Crack Pie Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Crack Pie Bars You Can’t Resist

Indulge in the addictive flavor of Crack Pie Bars, capturing a classic dessert in an easy, chewy treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups finely crushed oatmeal cookies store-bought
  • 1/2 cups melted butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
For the Filling
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar reduce to 1/2 cup if desired
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract opt for high-quality
  • 1/4 cups dry milk powder omit for dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch gluten-free alternative
  • 1/2 cups heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half
  • 6 large egg yolks beaten well
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x9 square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Finely crush the oatmeal cookies until you have about 1 ½ cups of crumbs. Combine with melted butter and packed brown sugar, then press into the prepared baking pan.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla extract, dry milk powder, cornstarch, heavy cream, and egg yolks to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until well combined.
  5. Pour the filling mixture over the crust and spread it evenly. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are lightly puffed and center is jiggly.
  6. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until filling is mostly set with a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool the bars at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until completely cool.
  8. Dust the top of the chilled bars with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with toppings like a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of chocolate to suit your taste.

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