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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
🌟 Introduction
There are some recipes that instantly win hearts the moment they come out of the oven, and chewy chocolate chip cookie bars are one of them. Perfectly golden on the outside, soft and gooey inside, and packed with melty chocolate chips — they’re everything you love about cookies, but easier and faster to make in bar form. These treats have become a favorite for family gatherings, parties, and quiet evenings at home.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
🍴 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares or bars.
🔪 Methods
- Mixing Method: Combine wet and dry ingredients separately before folding together to avoid overmixing.
- Baking Method: Bake at a moderate temperature to keep the bars chewy inside while crisp on the edges.
- Serving Method: Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream, or pack in airtight containers for parties and lunches.
📜 History
Cookie bars are a modern twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, which was invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn. Over time, busy home bakers found that pressing dough into a pan instead of scooping individual cookies saved time, especially when baking for crowds.
🌿 Benefits
- Quick to prepare — only about 10 minutes of active work.
- Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
- Easy to customize with nuts, caramel swirls, or white chocolate chips.
- Stores well for several days, making it perfect for make-ahead treats.
🏗 Formation
The bars form with a chewy base from melted butter and brown sugar, balanced with flour for structure. Baking soda and baking powder provide a light lift, while the chocolate chips melt into gooey pockets throughout.
❤️ Lovers
Cookie bar lovers enjoy them for their convenience and flavor. They’re a perfect “sharing dessert” for school events, office parties, or cozy family nights.
🍽 Nutrition (per bar, based on 20 servings)
- Calories: ~210
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
✅ Conclusion
Chewy chocolate chip cookie bars are proof that you don’t need hours in the kitchen to create something extraordinary. With simple ingredients, quick preparation, and a history rooted in comfort and tradition, these bars are here to win over everyone who tries them.
❤️ Lovers (again, because these treats deserve it!)
Kids love them warm out of the oven, adults love them with coffee or tea, and party guests love that they can grab a square and go. Truly, these bars are for anyone who believes desserts should bring people together.
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