Description

This chocolate chip cookie bars homemade recipe delivers everything you love about classic cookies in half the time. Instead of fussing with individual cookies, you press all that delicious dough into one pan, bake it, and slice it into perfect bars.

Ingredients

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1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup Granulated sugar
¾ cup Light brown sugar, packed
2 Large eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
2¼ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides
Step 2: Cream the softened butter with both sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined
Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips using a wooden spoon or spatula
Step 7: Press the dough evenly into your prepared pa
Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center looks slightly underdone
Step 9: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into 16 squares

Notes

Use good quality chocolate chips for better flavor.

Don't overbake to maintain a chewy texture.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 285 kcal
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg