Description
These cookie bars are a delectable treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the dough in the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can customize these bars with nuts, white chocolate chips, or toffee bits.
- For chewier bars, slightly underbake and cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
