Double Chocolate Cookie Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
18 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
18 servings
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Double Chocolate Cookie Bars
Description
The Double Chocolate Cookie Bars combine softened butter creamed with granulated sugar before adding egg and vanilla extract to create a smooth batter. Incorporating dry ingredients including unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt results in a chocolate-dense dough. Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips folded into the mix enhance chocolate texture and flavor throughout.
Spreading the batter thinly on a parchment- or silicone-lined baking sheet ensures the bars bake evenly in approximately 12 minutes at 350°F. The bars develop a set structure without drying out, maintaining a slight chewiness once cooled. Baking sheet preparation also makes releasing and slicing the bars straightforward.
These bars are suitable for serving as a snack, dessert, or sweet addition to a casual gathering. Serving with ice cream or drizzling with chocolate sauce can add richness while leaving the bars versatile enough to enjoy on their own.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips mini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream butter and sugar. Stir in egg and vanilla extract. Scrape sides and whip until light and fluffy.
- Stir in all dry ingredients until just incorporated. Scrape sides and mix again briefly. Stir chocolate chips into the dough.
- Spread a thin layer onto prepared baking sheets and bake approximately 12 minutes.
- Cool cookie bars completely before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with ice cream and chocolate sauce for good measure, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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