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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

If you’re looking for an easy dessert to take to your next get-together these chewy chocolate chip cookie bars are it! These golden, chewy yummies have just the best texture and are sure to get rave reviews!
These chewy cookie bars is a great recipe to have!  If you love easy recipes then this is it!  These bars travel well, so they’re great to take along on a picnic or when you’re going to any get-together!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate and sea salt bars, chocolate chip bars, chocolate chip cookies, cookie bars, dessert bars, snack bars
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 224kcal

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Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Cooling Racks
9 x 13 Baking Dish
measuring spoons
Measuring Spoons
spatula set
Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 11.5 ounces about 2 cups chocolate chips, divided
  • ¾ cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions

  • Place wire rack on center shelf and preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl cream together the softened butter and the two sugars.
  • Mix in the eggs and vanilla, scraping the bowl as you mix to get everything mixed in!
  • Add in flour mixture, about 1/3 at a time. Stir well between each addition, the dough will get somewhat stiff.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the chocolate chips and the nuts. Mix well.
  • Transfer dough to greased 9 x 13 pan, or line the pan with heavy aluminum foil or parchment paper. Gently press down evenly.
  • Add remaining chocolate chips on top, and press down into dough.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until bars turn golden brown. Don't overbake!
  • Remove bars from oven, cool on pan on wire rack for at least 15 minutes, then cut.
    If you lined the pan remove the bars by picking up the edges of the lining carefully. Cut on cutting board.
  • Store in airtight container or freeze.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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