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Chewy Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  • Author: neuriox
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

These chewy gooey chocolate chip cookie bars offer the perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft, molten center, making them an easy and crowd-pleasing homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to lift the bars out later.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stove until just melted, not browned. Let it cool for a couple of minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and combined, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is creamy and thick.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  8. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and spread evenly, smoothing the top.
  9. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt lightly over the top.
  10. Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are golden brown but the center looks slightly underbaked and soft.
  11. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 45 minutes.
  12. Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab out and cut into bars of preferred size.

Notes

For extra gooey bars, bake closer to 22 minutes. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep bars tender. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy removal. Let bars cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling. Variations include adding nuts, using gluten-free flour, or making vegan substitutions.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Protein: 3

Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, chewy cookie bars, gooey chocolate dessert, easy homemade dessert, chocolate chip bars

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