FUDGE COOKIE BARS RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix cookie dough and oats, kneading until well mixed. Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture. Press remaining in bottom of pan. Bake about 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
• In small microwavable bowl, mix hot fudge and flour. Microwave 30 to 45 seconds or until mixture is warm. Pour and spread over baked crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Crumble reserved dough mixture over chocolate chips.
• Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup margarine and 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in 1 cup flour and all remaining base ingredients; mix well. Spread in greased and floured pan.
• In small bowl, combine 6 oz. of the cream cheese, 1/4 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg; beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Stir in 1/4 cup nuts. Spread over chocolate mixture; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.
• Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 2 minutes.
• While marshmallows are baking, in large saucepan, combine 1/4 cup margarine, milk, 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate and reserved 2 oz. cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour frosting over puffed marshmallows and lightly swirl with knife to marble. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.