Start checking for doneness cues (bars have puffed up, top no longer looks wet or glossy, edges are just turning golden and the internal temperature is 160°F) between 18-22 minutes.

The cake batter flavoring is what gives these the birthday cake vibes!

You can freeze these with or without the frosting for up to 3 months! If freezing with frosting, place all cooled and cut cookie bars onto a cookie sheet. Place the entire cookie sheet into the freezer and ‘flash freeze’ until they start to harden slightly and the frosting is set. Move the cookies to a ziptop bag or airtight container, with parchment between layers of cookies.

Yes! You can freeze these with or without the frosting for up to 3 months! If freezing with frosting, place all cooled and cut cookie bars onto a cookie sheet. Place the entire cookie sheet into the freezer and ‘flash freeze’ until they start to harden slightly and the frosting is set. Move the cookie bars to a ziptop bag or airtight container, with parchment between layers of cookies.

Hi! I have a post about egg substitutes for baking that you can check out here. https://cookiesfordays.com/egg-substitutes-for-baking/

Hi – I saw you said that you can make ahead of time and freeze. Do you freeze them frosted? And cut into squares? Thanks – love your recipes !!!