Chocolate Chip Bars

Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with these gooey, buttery Chocolate Chip Bars! Bursting with rich caramel notes from brown sugar and packed with two full cups of melty chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance of chewiness and crisp edges. With just 15 minutes of easy prep time, this versatile dessert comes together in a single mixing bowl, combining staple ingredients like unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. Ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or an effortless weekday dessert, these decadent bars bake to golden perfection in under 25 minutes. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream, or let them cool for a classic snack that’s a crowd-pleaser every time. Whether you’re a beginner baker or kitchen pro, these chocolate chip cookie bars are irresistibly simple and satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set aside.

Step 2

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in short intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk the light brown sugar and granulated sugar into the melted butter until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk until fully combined.

Step 5

In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.

Step 7

Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 8

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 11

Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper (if used) and cut into 16 squares or your desired size. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5049.8

Total Fat 219.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 2695.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 796.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 546.9g
Protein 59.4g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 380.9mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 2355.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 59.0%