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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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A recipe for thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie bars using melted butter for a rich texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until fully combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and the center should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • Using more brown sugar than white sugar helps create a chewier texture due to its molasses content.
  • For extra flavor, you can brown the butter before melting it completely.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top immediately after removing the bars from the oven for a bakery style finish.

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