Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Description
This recipe begins by merging melted butter with light brown and granulated sugars to create a thick, glossy mixture. Eggs and vanilla are incorporated next to bind and add flavor. A dry mix of all-purpose flour, baking soda, corn starch, and salt is whisked together before being combined with the wet ingredients, creating a dough that is not overly stiff.
Generous amounts of semi-sweet chocolate chips are folded into the dough and reserved chips are sprinkled on top to provide visible chocolate pockets after baking. The dough is spread evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch baking pan and baked at 350°F for about 35 minutes, until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
The finished bars offer a chewy texture reminiscent of classic cookies but in a bar form, with rich pockets of melted chocolate and a buttery sweetness. Cooling the bars for about an hour in the pan helps them set for easier slicing.
Parchment paper lining is critical to ensure easy removal and clean edges. Variations like adding nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top can enhance the flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 270g
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled, 170g, unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed. 200g
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar 133g
- 2 egg room temperature, large
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract 15mL
- 2 cups chocolate chips 200g, semi-sweet
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 inch baking sheet with parchment paper and melt the butter you'll need for the recipe in a large bowl.
- Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and corn starch to a medium bowl then whisk together and set aside.
- Pour the melted butter into a large bowl. Add the white and brown sugars and whisk together, they'll form a somewhat thick slurry.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix together well.
- Dump the dry mixture into the wet and mix until almost combined then stir in all but a handful of the chocolate chips, mixing so they're distributed.
- Transfer the dough to an 8x8 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper and spread toward the edges giving it a rough smooth. Top with the reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for about 35 minutes at 350F. The cookie bars are done when the edges are set and golden brown and a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let the cookie bars cool in the pan for about an hour before removing and cutting.
Notes
- Always line your baking dish with parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking; do not skip this step.
- For a larger batch, double the recipe for a 9x19 inch pan.
- Add walnuts or pecans for added texture and crunch.
- Sprinkling flaky sea salt on top after baking adds a flavorful contrast.
- For a gooey brownie-like texture, bake slightly less time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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