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The Best chocolate chip cookie bars recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
🥘Ingredients
👨‍🍳Directions
🔧Equipment
📊Nutrition Facts (per serving)
📝Notes
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

I have been making chocolate chip cookie bars for years and they are a staple in our house. My kids love them because they get all the flavor of a regular cookie without the fuss of scooping and baking multiple batches. These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips in every bite. They are perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or just a simple weeknight dessert. Plus, they come together in one bowl so cleanup is easy. I also like that I can use dark chocolate chips for a little extra antioxidants, making them a slightly better treat for my family.

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These chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. They are easy to make in one bowl and perfect for feeding a crowd.

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Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Resting Time0 mins

Total Time40 mins

Servings: 12Cuisine: InternationalCalories: 320 kcal

🥘Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

👨‍🍳Directions

1Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

3Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

4In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

5Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.

6Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.

7Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack before cutting into squares.

🔧Equipment

9×13 inch baking pan

Mixing bowls

Electric mixer

Spatula

Cooling rack

📊Nutrition Facts (per serving)

🔥Calories: 320 kcal🧈Total Fat: 16g💛Saturated Fat: 10g❤️Cholesterol: 55mg🧂Sodium: 280mg🌾Total Carbs: 44g🥦Dietary Fiber: 2g🍬Sugars: 28g🥩Protein: 4g

📝Notes

For a healthier twist, you can use whole wheat pastry flour for half of the all-purpose flour. You can also add a cup of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.

These chocolate chip cookie bars are always a good idea for any occasion. They work well for family gatherings because they are easy to make and everyone loves them.

1. Can I use margarine instead of butter?

Yes, you can use margarine, but the bars may be slightly less flavorful and a bit more greasy. Butter gives the best taste and texture.

2. How do I store these cookie bars?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

3. Can I use milk chocolate chips instead of semisweet?

Absolutely. Milk chocolate chips will make the bars sweeter. Feel free to use any type of chocolate chip you like.

4. Why are my cookie bars too hard?

Overbaking is the most common reason. Check them at the 20 minute mark and remove them from the oven as soon as a toothpick comes out clean. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

5. Can I add nuts to this recipe?

Yes, you can fold in one cup of chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips for added crunch and flavor.

chocolate chip cookie bars recipe