Description

Deliciously soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars that combine the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies with the convenient bar shape. Made with simple pantry staples, these bars offer melty chocolate chips, a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, and are versatile for any occasion—ideal for snacks, desserts, or sharing with family and friends.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt

Sugars

¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar

Add-ins

1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

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Instructions

Prepare your ingredients and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean slicing.
Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter together with the brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step creates a tender texture in the bars.
Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and blend until smooth and cohesive.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough bars.
Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips evenly into the batter to ensure melty pockets of chocolate in every bite.
Bake and cool: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for even mixing and better texture.
Do not overmix the batter to keep bars soft and chewy.
Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.
Chilling the dough before baking can deepen flavor and improve texture.
Watch baking time closely; slightly underbaked bars retain chewiness.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top after baking for enhanced chocolate flavor.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze bars wrapped tightly in plastic and placed in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Reheat bars for 10-15 seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in a low oven for fresh softness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (1/24 of recipe)
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg