Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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4.7
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Description
This recipe yields cookie bars with a thick and chewy consistency achieved by mixing melted butter with sugars, eggs, and vanilla, and folding in flour, baking soda, and salt. The dough is enriched with a substantial amount of chocolate chips or chunks, lending varied chocolate textures and flavors. Pressed evenly into a foil-lined pan, the dough bakes at a moderate temperature until the edges turn lightly golden but the center remains soft and moist.
The use of melted butter combined with brown sugar helps create a tender, chewy crumb, while the dual eggs contribute moisture and richness. Avoiding overmixing after adding flour maintains the desired texture. Cooling the bars in the pan allows them to set for clean slicing. The foil lining with overhang makes removal easier.
The bars serve well as a convenient dessert or snack, easy to portion and transport. You can vary the chocolate types to suit taste preferences, and the method changes from the original recipe by mixing all ingredients in one bowl.
Storage in an airtight container keeps the bars moist, and they can be reheated briefly for a soft and warm treat.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 sticks, melted and cooled slightly, salted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 egg large, yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips semisweet, bittersweet, milk, white, peanut butter…the options are endless!, or chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Adjust the oven rack to lower-middle position. Line a 9X13-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch so you can grab those edges and pull the brownies from the pan after they have baked. Spray the foil-lined pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, salt and baking soda together until well combined. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and stir until evenly combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix well.
- Add the flour. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon start folding the flour into the wet ingredients. After a few stirs (with streaks of flour remaining), add the chocolate chips or chocolate chunks and mix until combined. Don't overmix, just stir until no dry streaks remain (sometimes I use my hands as the dough gets thick).
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake until the bars are light golden brown on the edges, slightly firm to the touch, and edges start pulling away from sides of pan, 24-28 minutes. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Remove the bars from the pan by lifting the foil overhang and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- This adapted one-bowl method simplifies preparation without changing the original flavor or texture.
- Use a foil-lined pan with overhang to easily remove bars after baking.
- Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep bars thick and chewy.
- You can customize by using different types of chocolate chips or chunks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Servings (9X13-inch pan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Bar | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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