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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars transform everyone’s favorite cookie into thick, soft and chewy, chocolate bar cookies. Easy recipe that serves a crowd!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and both sugars for about 2 minutes, until fully blended. Add in vanilla and eggs and beat until well mixed.
  3. Add in flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat JUST until fully combined. Fold in 2.5 cups of the chocolate chips.
  4. Press cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips onto the top of the cookie dough.
  5. Bake for 24-28 minutes until the outside of the cookie bar is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

These bars are perfect for parties or a quick dessert fix. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!