For me, the Superbowl is all about the food.  And this year was no exception.  I brought two dishes to a party, but let’s start with dessert first.   I made these Gooey Chocolate Chip Sandwich Bars, and they exceeded all expectations!  I received a lot of compliments for making them, but the credit really goes to Recipegirl.

The top and bottom layers of the bars are like chocolate chip cookies, with a rich chocolate layer in the middle.  The recipe is pretty straightforward, but I do have just a few notes.  The cookie dough batter is fairly stiff; I wasn’t able to spread it easily, but it was fine in the end.  The chocolate layer is also fairly stiff once the mixture cools a bit, but that’s OK too.  As long as you get everything into the pan, it will come out fine.

Whether you eat these to celebrate your team’s win, drown your sorrows in your team’s loss, or just because you love chocolate, they’re guaranteed to be a hit.

• Cookies and Bars