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stack of chewy chocolate chip cookie bars.
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5 from 14 votes

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

This is the best chocolate chip cookie bars recipe. They are soft and gooey in the center, bursting with chocolate and very easy to make. Definitely a family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • Add the butter to a large mixing bowl, and melt in microwave. 
  • Add the brown sugar and white sugar, and mix until well combined.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg is added. Mix in the cinnamon and vanilla., 
  • Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, and mix well. Add sea salt and baking powder, and mix until well combined
  • Stir in chocolate chips, and press mixture evenly into a parchment paper-lined 9 X 13 metal baking pan. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cookie bars are light golden brown, center is set and toothpick inserted into center is fairly clean. Bars will be slightly soft, so don't overbake
  • remove from oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes, then lift parchment paper up, and cool completely on counter or metal rack
  • Slice into squares, and store in an airtight container

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Notes

Bake at 325 degrees in a glass baking dish.
Bars are done when edges are firm and golden brown and center is soft but not wet. Be careful not to over bake.
Add seasonal sprinkles, flaky sea salt or colorful candy to the top for different holidays.

Nutrition

Serving: -3ounce | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

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