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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
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These Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips. With a perfectly balanced sweetness and buttery flavor, they bake up golden and are easy to slice into squares — perfect for sharing or enjoying as a decadent treat anytime.

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

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the cookie bars.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk again until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, to keep the bars tender.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
  5. Press Into Pan: Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Use your hands or a spatula to smooth the surface for even baking.
  6. Bake: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  7. Cool and Cut: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 20 minutes. This helps them set and hold their shape when sliced. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough once combining wet and dry ingredients; overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • For best results, use room temperature eggs before mixing.
  • Storing leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature will keep them fresh for up to 4 days.
  • You can substitute chocolate chips with chunks or add nuts for extra texture.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper with overhang for easier removal of the bars.

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