Description
These Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are rich, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate. With crisp edges and soft centers, they’re the ultimate easy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cool completely before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for maximum gooeyness.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slices.
- Let bars cool before slicing for the best texture.
- Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, gooey cookie bars, easy dessert, chewy cookie bars, homemade bars