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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Decadent cookie bars that melt in your mouth, filled with gooey chocolate and easy to make — perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat any time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for best texture.
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Use quality chocolate for best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

For an extra level of melt-in-your-mouth goodness, let the cookie bars sit for a bit before digging in. They taste best when fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months.