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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Thick and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are an easy dessert that's perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 167 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 11.5 ounces (about 2 cups) chocolate chips, divided
  • ¾ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Scrape the bowl, then add the eggs and vanilla. Beat for another 3 minutes, scraping the sides as necessary.
  3. Slowly add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat for 2 minutes.
  4. Fold 1 ½ cups of the chocolate chips, just until combined.
  5. Spread the dough evenly in the greased baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips, pressing down gently into the dough.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly brown and the bars are slightly firm to the touch. For chewy bars, do not overbake (maybe even under-bake slightly!).
  7. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice into squares and serve!

Notes

  • Recipe slightly adapted from Table Talk cookbook.
  • The dough can be quite sticky, so I find that it's easiest to press the dough into the pan if you spritz your fingers with cooking spray or spray a piece of saran wrap and then press that onto the tops of the bars.
  • Keep the cookie bars soft. Be careful not to over-bake the bars or they will not have that soft, chewy texture that we all love. When you remove them from the oven, the center will still be soft and may even look slightly under-baked. That’s fine! The bars will firm up as they cool, and will be perfectly buttery and chewy!
  • Total baking time will vary depending on your oven, altitude and the type of pan that you use. I recommend a glass or light metal baking dish to prevent the edges from burning or becoming too dark too quickly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 145mg (6%) Potassium 29mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Potassium 29mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 256IU 5%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.