Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – Soft, Chewy, and Irresistible!
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are thick, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips. A perfect combination of a cookie and a brownie, they’re easy to make in one pan—no scooping or chilling required! Perfect for potlucks, parties, or an anytime treat.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Whisk
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make the Dough – Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake – Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve – Let the bars cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the bars and let them finish setting as they cool.
Customize them by adding nuts, white chocolate chips, or M&M’s!
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Customize them by adding nuts, white chocolate chips, or M&M’s!
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.