There’s something irresistibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked cookies, but sometimes you just don’t have the patience to scoop out individual portions. That’s where these Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars come in—soft, chewy, buttery, and packed with gooey chocolate chips, all baked in one pan for maximum ease and deliciousness. Perfect for bake sales, parties, lunchbox treats, or those nights when you just need a little chocolate therapy, these bars deliver all the cookie magic without the extra work.
Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until fully incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Tip: For extra indulgence, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
If you’d like, I can also give you a chewy bakery-style version with brown butter and extra chocolate chunks. That one is dangerously good.
