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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

All the chewy, buttery goodness of a classic chocolate chip cookie baked into easy-to-slice bars. Soft, gooey, and perfect for sharing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9×13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
  7. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan before slicing into bars. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Do not overbake for soft, gooey centers. Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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