Irresistible Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Craving the perfect blend of soft, chewy cookies but want something easier than individual scoops? These chocolate chip cookie bars are your answer.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 11.5 ounces (about 2 cups) chocolate chips, divided
- ¾ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar (3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla; beat for another 3 minutes.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt (2 minutes).
- Fold in 1½ cups chocolate chips.
- Spread dough evenly in prepared pan.
- Top with remaining ½ cup chocolate chips, pressing gently.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until lightly brown and slightly firm. Pro tip: For chewier bars, slightly underbake
- Cool completely on wire rack.
- Cut into squares and serve.