Description
Thick, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these chewy chocolate chip cookie bars are the perfect dessert to feed a crowd or satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make in one pan, these bars are everything you love about classic cookies but with half the effort. With a golden-brown crispy top and gooey chocolate centers, this is a must-try recipe for all cookie lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra chewy texture, slightly underbake the cookie bars so the center stays soft and gooey.
- Feel free to switch up the chocolate chips with dark, milk, or white chocolate, or add in extras like toffee bits or candy pieces.
- Let the bars cool fully before cutting for the cleanest slices.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg