Chocolate chip cookie bars are like the cozy cousin of classic cookies—thick, chewy, buttery, and super easy to make since you don’t have to scoop individual dough balls. Here’s a go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars:
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or a mix of your favorite kinds)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined.
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Add dry ingredients: Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until combined—don’t overmix.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and any extras like nuts.
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Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips or flaky sea salt on top if desired.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
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Cool in the pan before slicing into bars. For clean cuts, wait until they’re fully cool (but if you want warm gooey bars, no judgment!).
🔄 Make It Yours:
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Use browned butter for a nutty twist.
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Swap in white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or toffee bits.
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Add a swirl of Nutella or peanut butter on top before baking.
