Here’s an easy, soft, and chewy baked chocolate chip cookie bars recipe—great for sharing 🍪
Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
- Prep oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment. - Mix wet ingredients:
Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. - Combine:
Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips. - Bake:
Spread dough evenly in the pan.
Bake 22–28 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is just set. - Cool & slice:
Let cool completely for clean cuts—or slightly warm for gooey bars.
Tips for Perfect Bars
- For extra gooey bars, underbake by 2 minutes.
- Add nuts, white chocolate chips, or caramel bits if you like.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty finish.
If you want, I can make this small-batch, thick bakery-style, or brown butter version next 😊
