Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. They’re easier to make than traditional cookies—no scooping or chilling required! Simply mix, spread, and bake for a quick and delicious treat. Perfect for bake sales, family gatherings, or a simple homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars – In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla – Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients – Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts – Gently mix in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For chewier bars, bake for 25 minutes. For crispier bars, bake closer to 30 minutes.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Try using dark chocolate, white chocolate, or a mix for a unique flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.