Description
These chewy, buttery cookie bars are loaded with rich chocolate chips and bake up beautifully in one pan. Perfect for any occasion, they require minimal effort and no dough chilling.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until no flour streaks remain.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
- Spread dough evenly into prepared pan and top with reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes