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Recipe submitted by xcskier20, 01/30/09

Ben's Bodacious Bars

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    Vanilla Chocolate Chip Base:
    2 1/4 cups flour
    2 teaspoons baking soda
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 cup margarine, softened
    3/4 cup each of brown and white sugar
    1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chocolate chips
    Brownie Middle:
    1 1/3 cups flour
    1 1/3 cup sugar
    3/4 cup margarine
    1/2 cup soy milk
    3/4 cup baking cocoa
    1 1/4 teaspoon each soda and salt
    Cookies and Cream Top:
    1 bag vegan chocolate chips (minus 1 cup for cookie base)
    1/2 cup soy creamer (substitute soy milk + 2 TB margarine)
    1/2 cup powdered soy milk
    1 cup sugar
    1 package chocolate or vanilla sandwich cookies, roughly chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9x11 in pan (size is a bit flexible)

Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookie Base:

1. Combine margarine and sugars
2. Add remaining ingredients and spread into pan evenly
3. Bake for around 20-25 minutes until just golden brown

Meanwhile the first layer is baking prepare-
Brownie Middle:

1. Combine margarine and sugar
2. Add remaining ingredients
3. Spread on top of the cookie base once it has finished baking
(you can add the second layer as soon as it is done, no need to let cool)
4. Bake again about 20-25 minutes

Meanwhile the second layer is baking prepare-
Cookies and Cream Top:

1. Combine soy creamer, powdered soy milk, and sugar in a microwave bowl
2. Add chocolate chips and microwave about 1-2 minutes until smooth, stopping to stir every 30 seconds
3. Add cookie pieces and spread on top of the brownie layer when it's finished baking!

Enjoy!  You're Done! 

This makes at least 48 cookies.  I find it is easier to cut small pieces once the bars have completely cooled.  I even put them in the refrigerator or freezer a bit when I really want to get perfect squares and be fancy. 

Source of recipe: I was trying to create a new all inclusive cookie based upon my renditions of previous cookies and brownies

Makes: 2-3 dozen servings, Preparation time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 1 hour