Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Introduction
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are everything you love about classic chocolate chip cookies—but easier and faster.
Instead of scooping individual cookies, the dough is baked in one pan and sliced into soft, chewy bars.
Perfect for parties, bake sales, or a quick sweet treat, these bars deliver big cookie flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Description
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate in every bite.
The centers stay tender while the edges turn lightly crisp, giving you the perfect texture combination.
Rich, buttery, and satisfying, they are ideal for cookie lovers who want an easy homemade dessert.
Tips
- For extra gooey bars, slightly underbake and let them set while cooling.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty flavor.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.
Correction
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the bars dense.
- Avoid overbaking; the bars will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Measure flour correctly to prevent dry or crumbly bars.
Enjoy
Serve these Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars warm with a glass of milk or pair them with ice cream for a simple dessert.
They store well, travel easily, and are sure to be a crowd favorite. Enjoy every chewy, chocolate-filled bite!
