chocolate chip cookie bars
These decadent chocolate chip cookie bars bring the classic cookie flavor to a chewy and easy-to-make bar form. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer (optional)
- 1 spatula or wooden spoon
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts or swapping chocolate chips for white or milk chocolate chips.