On Sunday I posted Pat’s recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars — a recipe she recommended to me when I asked her for a recipe that keeps well. For this post I’m doing a fresh test to see just how long the chocolate chip bars stay fresh.
The bar cookies taste great on day one, but just to be sure, I am wrapping them in plastic wrap and putting the individually wrapped bars in an air-tight freezer bag (but not in the freezer).
4 1/2 Days Later Fresh Test
Today, I took one out to see what it would taste like 4 1/2 days later. It was very good. So if you are looking for something to ship, I recommend Pat’s bars. Also, don’t skimp on the chocolate and nuts because one reason they still taste fresh is because there’s such a high proportion of chocolate and chocolate doesn’t spoil quickly. So even if the dough were terrible (which it’s not) it still acts as a good vehicle for chocolate. So use good chocolate, pack these with nuts, and you’re set.
Annette
These are really rich. I would use 1/2 cup less chips next time. I had a ridge around the edge and would try to rectify that.
ConnieC
Thanks for the report. I bookmarked the recipe to make to send overseas. I’m glad to know they held up well.
Isa
Thanks for the tip!
Stephanie
Anna,
These look so yummy! I am going to make them tonight. I think they would be a great item to bake a little ahead of time in the holiday madness and save for later.
Thanks to you, and Pat, for the recipe! 🙂
KAnn
I have a bake sale next weekend and I may just try these.
Katrina
Good to know!