Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
This recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars is an easy and delicious way to make cookies! Mix, spread the dough in the pan, and bake!
Ingredients
- Cooking spray for the pan
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, (284 grams)
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semisweet, milk chocolate, or combination), divided
Recommended Equipment
- Jelly roll pan (10-by-15-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-by-15-inch jelly roll pan lightly with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper.Cooking spray for the pan
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; stir and set aside.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | 3/4 tsp fine salt | 1 tsp baking soda
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter for about 1 minute, until creamy. Add the brown and granulated sugars and continue beating on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter | 1 cup packed light brown sugar | 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.2 large eggs | 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until well blended.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips.1 ½ cups chocolate chips (semisweet, milk chocolate, or combination)
- Spread the dough in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the top.½ cups chocolate chips (semisweet, milk chocolate, or combination)
- Bake the chocolate chip cookie bars in the preheated oven for about 22 to 26 minutes, until golden brown.
An offset metal spatula makes spreading the thick dough to the edges of the pan much easier.
For clean cuts, let the bars cool completely before slicing, and use a sharp knife or bench scraper.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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