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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for Easy Indulgence

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars offer a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures, making them an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Bars
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Use sparingly to avoid sinking during baking.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • a pinch none Salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Bring to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on your personal sweetness preference.
  • 1 none Egg Yolk Using a whole egg can change the texture to cakey.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Feel free to swap for dark or milk chocolate!
Optional Mix-ins
  • as desired none Chopped Nuts Add walnuts or pecans for an extra crunchy texture.
  • as desired none Flavored Extracts Incorporate almond or other extracts for a unique twist.

Equipment

  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9x5 loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture; mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
  7. Transfer the dough into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 18-23 minutes, until golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.

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