Stack of gooey chocolate chip cookie bars on white plate

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These chewy chocolate chip cookie bars are easy to make in a 9x13 pan and perfect for dessert or a sweet snack. Loaded with chocolate chips and optionally nuts, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: bars

Calories: 275kcal

Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking pan Line with parchment paper
1 Electric mixer Hand or stand
2 Mixing bowls Large + medium
1 Measuring cups/spoons For accurate measuring
1 Wire cooling rack For cooling completely
1 Rubber spatula For folding chocolate chips

Ingredients

2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
1 cup Brown sugar Packed
½ cup Granulated white sugar
2 Large eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup Chopped walnuts/pecans Optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy using electric mixer.
Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture and mix until combined.
Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures.
Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using) with a rubber spatula.
Press dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Notes

For extra chewy bars, don’t overbake. Nuts are optional but add great texture!

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