Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, offering a soft, chewy texture baked in a convenient bar form. Perfect for sharing or portioning, these bars combine rich melted butter, brown and granulated sugars, and semi-sweet chocolate chips to create a sweet, indulgent treat that’s easy to make and hard to resist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking again until the mixture is uniform.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips so they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Press Into Pan: Evenly spread the dough into the prepared pan. Use your hands or a spatula to smooth out the surface for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes to set before slicing into squares. This helps the bars hold their shape better when cut.
Notes
- Use melted butter for a rich flavor and chewy texture, but ensure it’s slightly cooled so it doesn’t cook the eggs when mixed.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Avoid overbaking—the bars should look just set in the center; they will continue to cook as they cool.
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