Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, offering a thick, gooey texture that’s perfect for sharing at any gathering. These bars combine the nostalgic taste of chocolate chip cookies with an easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. With rich semi-sweet chocolate chips nestled in a buttery, chewy dough, each bite melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat for dessert lovers. Customize them with nuts or caramel for added flavor or enjoy them as is. Perfectly suited for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights at home, these cookie bars will become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar (200g), packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (340g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes until lightly golden; a toothpick should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg