Can these be made in a pan so that they are bars instead of cookies?

Thank you!! I'll try it and post how it turns out!

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sure. test a small amount and prove it to yourself: spread a 1/3 inch layer of dough in a small pan (ramekin, small cake pan, loaf pan) that has been sprayed w/ non stick spray. bake per cookie timing/finger or toothpick testing; cool, cut, taste.
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