Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with these Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars—your go-to recipe for thick, chewy, and perfectly golden treats! Made with pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, these cookie bars are studded with melty chocolate chips and can be customized with optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or shredded coconut for a personalized twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, they come together effortlessly in a single baking pan, making them perfect for busy weeknights, bake sales, or impromptu sweet cravings. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed as an on-the-go snack, these cookie bars promise all the flavors of classic chocolate chip cookies in a decadently easy form.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 count large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 280 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 200 grams chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
- 50 grams optional mix-ins (chopped nuts, shredded coconut, etc.)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in short intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. Allow the butter to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, and whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins like chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, and spread it out evenly using a spatula or clean hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes.
Once cooled, carefully lift the parchment paper (if used) and transfer the cookie slab onto a cutting board. Slice into 12 equal bars, or your preferred size, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.8 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.8 g | 659% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 748 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 2709 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 586.7 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 349.0 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1279 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
