Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional cookies, offering the same beloved flavors in an easy-to-make bar form that’s perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips – Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Press Into Pan – Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Bake – Bake for 28-32 minutes until lightly golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut – Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Dessert Recipe, Easy Baking, Chocolate Desserts
