chocolate chip cookie bars
These decadent chocolate chip cookie bars are easy to make and deliver all the gooey goodness of classic chocolate chip cookies in a convenient bar form. Perfect for parties, dessert trays, or just a sweet treat at home!
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- parchment paper (optional)
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips semisweet or milk chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with the spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center has set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
For a fun variation, try adding nuts or swapping half the chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
Make sure not to overbake, as this can result in dry cookie bars. The bars will continue to firm up as they cool.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.