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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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A straightforward recipe for thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie bars baked in a pan.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The center should still look slightly underdone for maximum chewiness.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, brown the butter before melting it for the recipe.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of the dough before baking for a bakery-style finish.
  • Do not overbake; underbaking slightly results in a gooey, chewy texture.

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