Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of chocolate chip cookie bars, a delightful treat that combines gooey chocolate and a chewy, buttery base. These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive gathering. With their golden-brown appearance and customizable mix-ins, they are sure to become your go-to dessert. Easy to make and even easier to share, these chocolate chip cookie bars are a sweet hug you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg