Chunky Bar Cookie Bars
Chunky Bar Cookie Bars are a dense, chewy dessert bar typically made with a base of flour, butter, and sugar, loaded with mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, and sometimes oats or dried fruit. They are a popular homemade treat in American baking, often baked in a single pan and cut into squares or rectangles.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These bars are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein depending on the mix-ins, and a typical serving can range from 200 to 400 calories. They provide quick energy from sugars and fats, along with some dietary fiber and minerals if nuts or whole grains are included.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 65 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chunky Bar Cookie Bars are a versatile and customizable dessert, often reflecting regional preferences or seasonal ingredients, making them a staple in potlucks and family gatherings. Their dense, bar-like format allows for easy portioning and sharing, which has contributed to their popularity as a convenient and satisfying sweet treat.
