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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Homemade chocolate chip cookie bars deliver pure comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Irresistible layers of buttery sweetness and rich chocolate promise delightful moments shared with loved ones.


Ingredients

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Flour Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate and Mix-ins:

  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
  10. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and slice into squares for serving.

Notes

  • Soften butter at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to ensure smooth, even creaming with sugars for a perfectly tender texture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cookie bars by stirring just until ingredients are combined.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips or chop your favorite chocolate bar for more intense flavor and varying chocolate textures throughout the bars.
  • For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements and mixing techniques.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 335
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg