Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Savor the deliciousness of Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars that is hard to refuse! These bars provide all of the traditional flavors of a chocolate chip cookie in a portable, shared package. These cookie bars are likely to be a hit whether you’re arranging a get-together with friends or just seeking something sweet for yourself.

Tasting Notes

Expect a perfect balance of chewiness and crisp edges with each bite. The rich buttery flavor, coupled with the sweetness of chocolate chips, creates a heavenly combination that will leave you reaching for seconds.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Kitchen Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowls
• Hand or stand mixer
• Spatula

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. 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 with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan before cutting into squares.

Pro Tips

• For an extra indulgent twist, sprinkle a handful of additional chocolate chips on top of the dough before baking.
• To enhance the flavor, consider adding a cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to the cookie dough.

Variations

• Swap out the semisweet chocolate chips for white chocolate or a combination of both.
• Experiment with flavored extracts, such as almond or coconut, to add a unique touch to the cookie bars.

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