The idea of making a three-layer cookie bar seems daunting, since the process often involves baking and assembling the dessert in stages. But we figured out a way to do it in one go to make it easier for the home baker.
The trick for this cookie bar is making one dough do double duty, using part of the dough for a sturdy base and the rest to form a crumbly topping.
A mixture of oats and almonds gives these cookie bars a chewy yet crunchy texture, while a creamy fudge filling provides all the sweetness you could want in a dessert….