Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars

Sink your teeth into the ultimate indulgence with these gooey, golden-brown Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars, a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. Packed with rich semi-sweet chocolate chunks and optional chopped nuts for a satisfying crunch, these bars boast a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s a hit for any occasion. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re perfect for beginner bakers or busy sweet lovers looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert. Baked to perfection in a single pan, these decadent cookie bars offer a fail-proof way to enjoy the irresistible flavors of homemade cookies in an easy-to-slice form. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy them straight from the jar—either way, they deliver maximum comfort and flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
• 0.5 cups chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with non-stick spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined and smooth.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and whisk until fully incorporated and creamy.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or your hands to form an even layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set. Be careful not to overbake for gooey cookie bars.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cookie bars cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board.

Step 10

Slice into 16 squares (or your preferred size) and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5064.1

Total Fat 263.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 759.5mg	0%
Sodium 1842.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 651.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 420.2g
Protein 55.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 420.4mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 1967.5mg	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: 45.6%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 50.2%