Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect blend of classic cookie comfort and easy-to-serve dessert bars. Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips, they’re a go-to treat that’s quick to make and even quicker to disappear. Whether you're planning a summer picnic, potluck party, or just need a cozy sweet fix, these cookie bars deliver big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips semisweet, milk, or a mix!
Instructions
- Prep Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides so you can easily lift out the bars once baked.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Blend the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Create the Dough: Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Bake to Perfection: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Avoid overbaking for that perfectly chewy texture.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Melted butter gives these bars their signature chewy texture—no creaming needed!
- Don’t overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients to avoid a tough texture.
- Want to switch it up? Add chopped nuts, toffee bits, or swirl in a bit of peanut butter.