Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These easy cookie bars are perfectly soft, chewy, and loaded with melted chocolate chips.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so comforting about a pan of warm cookie bars straight from the oven. These are a favorite in my house because you get all the delicious taste of a classic cookie without having to spend time scooping individual portions onto a tray.
My best tip for success is to avoid overbaking them. You want to take them out of the oven when the edges are just set but the middle still looks a tiny bit soft. They will finish cooking as they cool in the pan.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Slowly mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
- 5
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- 6
Spread the dough evenly into your prepared baking pan.
- 7
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- 8
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
💡 Tips
Store your leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. If you want a warm treat later, pop a bar in the microwave for ten seconds. You can also freeze these bars for up to three months if you wrap them tightly in plastic.
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