Chocolate chip cookie bars are like the best of both worlds—everything you love about a classic chocolate chip cookie, but in a soft, chewy bar form. Here’s a simple recipe to make these irresistible treats:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Spread the dough in the pan: Transfer the cookie dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out into an even layer. You can use a spatula or your hands to press it down.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. For chewier bars, bake for closer to 25 minutes; for slightly crispier bars, aim for 30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy!
These chocolate chip cookie bars are perfect for sharing, or you can keep them all to yourself for a sweet treat throughout the week!
