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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars : Melt-in-Your-Mouth

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There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about the smell of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies—but what if you could enjoy that same classic flavor in a thick, gooey, shareable square?

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk again until well combined.

3. Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain—do not overmix.

4. Fold in Chocolate Chips

Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5. Press Into Pan

Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Use your hands or a spatula to smooth the surface.

6. Bake

Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs (not wet batter).

7. Cool and Cut

Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares. This allows them to set and hold their shape better when sliced.

Notes

  • Use melted butter for rich flavor and chewy texture. Just make sure it’s slightly cooled so it doesn’t cook the eggs.

  • Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and cleaner edges.

  • Don’t overbake—the bars should look just set in the center. They’ll continue to cook slightly as they cool.

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