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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Soft, thick, buttery chocolate chip cookie bars with chewy centers and golden edges, baked in one pan for an easy shareable dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 277
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula or wooden spoon
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the pan and dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined and slightly thickened.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until no dry streaks remain.
  5. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips. The dough will be thick and soft.
  6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the top and lightly press them in.
Bake and cool
  1. Bake for 26 to 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set. A toothpick inserted near the middle should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 16 bars.

Notes

Do not overbake for the chewiest texture. Let the bars cool completely for cleaner slices. Dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be used for variation.