Easy Dessert for a Group: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, buttery, and filled with melty chocolate chips — the perfect slice-and-share version of your favorite cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 bars 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 pan with parchment.
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Melt butter and let cool slightly.
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Whisk in sugars, eggs, and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Press dough evenly into the pan.
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Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden.
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Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
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Chill for clean slices.
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Store airtight for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
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Add-ins like nuts, coconut, or peanut butter are welcome!