Light Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Indulge in the irresistible simplicity of Light Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, a lighter take on a classic dessert favorite. These cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with the rich sweetness of mini chocolate chips in every bite. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like light brown sugar, unsalted butter, and all-purpose flour, this recipe comes together in no time with a quick 15-minute prep and under 25 minutes in the oven. Perfect for serving 12, these bars strike the ideal balance between crisp edges and a gooey center, making them a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a casual family dessert or a potluck party, these easy-to-make cookie bars are sure to become your go-to solution for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter until just barely melted. Let it cool slightly.
Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter, and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to smooth the top.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Avoid overbaking to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.3 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1330 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.6 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 184.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 7% | |
*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.
