Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Print Version)

Soft, chewy bars loaded with melty chocolate chips—classic cookie flavor with half the effort for a quick homemade treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Bar Dough

01 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/4 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/4 tsp salt
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
04 - Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
05 - Fold in the chocolate chips.
06 - Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have
  • Easier than making individual cookies no scooping required
  • Perfect for bake sales school functions or last minute guests
02 -
  • These bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months
  • The recipe doubles easily for a 9x13 pan just add about 5 minutes to the bake time
  • Underbaking slightly gives you the best chewy texture
03 -
  • Brown your butter before adding the sugar for a nutty caramelized flavor that takes these bars to the next level
  • Line your pan with parchment in both directions for the easiest removal and cleanest cuts
  • Slightly underbake for the perfect chewy texture the center should look slightly underdone when you remove from oven
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