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Stack of freshly baked chocolate chip cookie bars with a golden-brown, soft, and chewy texture. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are visible inside and on top, highlighting a rich, homemade appearance.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Soft, fudgy chocolate chip cookie bars that are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a scoop of ice cream.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 15 Bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 354
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups light brown sugar firmly packed
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted for smooth texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for lift
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda helps with chewiness
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips semisweet or milk, adjust for preference

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in sifted flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until the batter is well combined.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 24–28 minutes, or until the surface looks set and edges start to pull slightly away from the pan.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 15 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookie bars are warm, gooey, and comforting—the perfect treat for family nights or a quick sweet fix. Serve with ice cream for extra indulgence!

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