Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Recipe
Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Adding Chocolate Chips
- 6
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) into the batter until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 7
Spread and Bake
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip cookie bars!