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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate chip cookie bars are a simple, time-saving alternative to individual cookies. The dough is made by mixing melted butter and sugar, adding eggs, then gently combining the dry ingredients and folding in chocolate chips. It is pressed into a lined pan, topped with extra chips, and baked until the edges are lightly golden and the center stays soft. After cooling, the bars are cut into squares. They are popular because they are easy to prepare, require minimal cleanup, and turn out chewy in the middle with slightly crisp edges and plenty of chocolate in every bite.
Calories: ~260 | Carbohydrates: ~32 g | Fat: ~14 g | Protein: ~3 g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Bars & Brownies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky salt for the top

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and line the pan with parchment paper so it hangs over the sides. The pan should be fully covered so the bars lift out easily later.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth and shiny. The mixture should look thick but pourable.
  3. Add the eggs and whisk until fully mixed in. The batter should look even with no streaks.
  4. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until you no longer see dry flour. The dough will be thick.
  5. Stir in most of the chocolate chips, saving a small handful for the top. The chips should be spread through the dough.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the lined pan. Sprinkle the saved chocolate chips over the top and lightly press them in.
  7. Bake for 22 to 28 minutes. The edges should be light golden, and the center should look set but still soft.
  8. Let the pan cool before lifting the bars out and cutting them into squares. The bars will firm up as they cool.

Notes

If you overmix the dough after adding flour, the bars can turn tough. If you bake too long, the center will dry out. Make sure to measure flour correctly so the dough does not become stiff.
Macro values are estimates and can change based on ingredient brands and portion size.