5 from 30 votes
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine a classic cookie dough with chocolate chips and chopped nuts, pressed into a pan and baked as one large slab. The mixture is first chilled to firm up the dough, then baked until edges brown and the center is just set. The result is a treat with a chewy, tender texture and crunchy bits from nuts and chocolate.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- ½ cup nuts such as pecans or walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare an 8" X 8" baking pan with nonstick spray or grease with softened butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar. Using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together on high speed until its light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat the batter until combined. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and with the mixer on low, slowly add the flour to blend. Add the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, beating just until blended. Evenly press the dough into the pan and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Remove from the fridge and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and edges are just beginning to brown. Place on a cooling rack. When cool, slide a knife around all of the pan's edges and flip the cookie bars out onto a cutting board to cut into bars.
- Store in plastic wrap or an airtight container for 5 days.
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Notes
- Prepare the dough up to 5 days in advance by refrigerating it to develop flavors and texture before baking.
- Freeze the dough for up to 3 months to have cookie bars ready when desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
107mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.