Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Dessert
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Description
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars provide the familiar taste of chocolate chip cookies in a bar form, utilizing softened butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, and salt. The creaming of butter and sugars yields a tender, slightly chewy texture after baking. The mixture includes a generous amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips distributed throughout the batter. Baking times vary slightly based on pan size but generally range from 20 to 28 minutes at 350°F until a light golden crust forms.
After baking, the bars are cooled briefly to allow them to set, making them easier to cut into squares. Their denser texture makes them convenient for serving at gatherings or as a simple snack. The recipe notes mention that using an aluminum pan is preferred over glass, as it improves baking performance and bar texture.
Ingredients
- For 8 x 8 pan:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- For 9 x 13 pan:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Stir in egg(s) and vanilla and mix well.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until incorporated.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20-28 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use an aluminum pan for baking to ensure better texture and even cooking; glass pans do not produce the same results.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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