Cade and I are big believers in date night. Whether it’s a home or away, we love spending time with just the two of us. Don’t get me wrong, we are all about family time too. In fact not only do we have Family Home Evening every Monday night, which has brought our family closer and helped us to teach our daughter’s about who they are, where they came from and who they are meant to be, but we also have a little family time later in the week too. But dating your spouse is probably the best thing you could do for your children. Well, besides making these monster cookie bars, or these deep fried peaches of course.
I know, people talk about couples spending quality time together all the time, but guess what I’m going to go ahead and blab about it anyway. You see, tonight once the kids go to bed it’s all about us. No phones, no internet, just lots of dessert. Haha, not really, but it is part of it. It can be easy to get into a routine of picking up the house once kids are in bed (one day I’ll tell you why I disagree with that), surfing the web or whatever, but if you take the time to plan out something just for the two of you I promise you’ll have so much fun. Cade’s in meetings right now, but when he gets home late tonight he will discover a delicious dessert, a bunch of hilarious youtube videos I’ve already pulled up and a little love note from me. Cheesy and lame? Possibly to you, but what’s more fun then laughing and eating and then ending the night with someone telling you how much they adore you?
So monster cookie bars aren’t just dessert for us. It’s a silly date night and the next one will be something totally different. And my favorite part? The more I surprise him and cherish our relationship the more he does it for me too. I just stinking love that guy.
How Long Will Cookie Bars Keep?
Bar cookies will keep 3-4 days at room temperature.
They should be kept in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
Can You Freeze Frosted Cookie Bars?
Iced or decorated cookie bars should be stored in layers, with parchment, wax, or freezer paper between the layers so that the decorations stay intact.
They can be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Are Raisins Good For You?
Raisins are good for you.
They are packed with energy and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Raisins can aid digestion, boost iron levels, and keep your bones strong.
Monster Cookie Bars
Monster Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quick rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup m&m's
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, add the butter, sugars and peanut butter.
- Mix until creamed and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- In a small bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda and oats.
- Whisk together and add to the mixer.
- Mix until combined and add the m&m's, chocolate chips and raisins.
- Pat into a greased 9x13" baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 5-8 minutes and frost.
- We like to serve warm, but cooled works as well.
For the frosting
- In a large bowl, combine the frosting ingredients with a hand held mixer until smooth. Frost the brownies and serve.
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Piperpoo
Is the time to bake on these squares right? It says 15 minutes @350• … doesn’t seem long enough. They sure look good!!!
IGU Meerpur
Making these tonight. I just love you guys for sharing.?
Sweet Basil
Can’t tell you what that means to us. Thank you!
Carson
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Thanks
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour)
I totally agree with you about the routine of after bedtime clean up and time NOT spent with each other. My husband and I are like that, too. So I’ll definitely have to make him these and arrange a late night date! They will definitely win him over.
Sweet Basil
Thanks Kim!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
These look so tempting! Love the combo!
Sweet Basil
Thanks Anna!
Meriem @ Culinary Couture
You are so cute! Your husband is lucky to have you 🙂 And all the awesome desserts that come with you!
Sweet Basil
awww thanks!
Mariana @The Candid Kitchen
Carrian you are so right! I don’t have kids yet but I loved hearing your experience. So sweet that you leave him funny videos and dessert after a long day!
Kelly – LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE
What a sweet tie into these monster cookie bars. Adorable. I can feel the love. Monster cookies are always good, and them in bar form, what could be better. Pinned for later 🙂 Thank you dear!
Sweet Basil
Thanks Kelly!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Great words to live by Carrian. Even though I don’t have kids yet, it’s so easy to zone out after work to the TV or computer and not spend time together. I’ve been trying to make an effort lately to put my computer down and just BE! Date night would be infinitely better with the monster bars, my husband would go CRAZY over them!
Sweet Basil
I know huh! Ugh, I’m trying to be better!
Gaby
Date night is the best and I love these cookie bars, so irresistible!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
I LOVE that tradition of date night and family night! You’ve inspired me to do the same in our house. With these monster cookie bars involved, naturally.
Sweet Basil
Those bars could probably motivate me to do anything!