These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect combination of a soft, chewy cookie and a decadent dessert bar. Each bite is loaded with melty chocolate chips, offering the classic cookie flavor in an easy-to-make format. Whether you’re baking for a party or a cozy night in, these bars are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing or indulging yourself.
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy!
