Description
Chocolate chip cookie bars deliver pure comfort with their irresistible blend of gooey chocolate and buttery goodness. Rich layers of sweet indulgence melt perfectly in your mouth, promising delightful moments of pure baking bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
Sweet Enhancers:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Baking Essentials:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and establishing a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch baking vessel using parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Create a decadent base by thoroughly blending softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then infuse the mixture with vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Construct the dry foundation by meticulously whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate container.
- Merge the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, using gentle folding techniques to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute chocolate chips and optional nuts throughout the dough, ensuring even dispersion for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Transfer the prepared dough into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface to create an uniform layer that will bake evenly.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the edges transform to a golden hue and a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow the baked bars to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to set and develop a perfect chewy consistency before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure proper incorporation and prevent clumping.
- Adjust chocolate chip quantity based on personal preference, experimenting with dark, milk, or white chocolate variations.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg