Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Thick. Buttery. Chewy. Irresistible.

Whether you’re baking for a party, a cozy night in, or just because your sweet tooth demands attention, these Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars will absolutely deliver. They’re like a classic chocolate chip cookie — but better. More gooey centers, more crispy edges, and fewer batches to bake. Win-win-win.

✨ A Sweet Little History

The chocolate chip cookie was invented in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. She added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough thinking it would melt — but instead, the chunks held their shape. A legend was born.

As time passed, creative bakers sought easier and faster ways to get that same chocolate chip cookie fix — without scooping dozens of balls of dough. Thus, the cookie bar was born: same flavor, less fuss.

📝 Ingredients

Dry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tsp cornstarch (for chewiness!)

Wet:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
  • ½ cup heavy cream (adds richness and softness)
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules (enhances the chocolate flavor, doesn’t taste like coffee!)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-ins:

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix of milk/dark/white!)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

👨‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy lifting.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Cornstarch
    Set aside.

3. Melt & Infuse

In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl:

  • Melt butter.
  • Stir in the instant coffee until dissolved.
  • Let cool slightly.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl:

  • Combine melted butter + coffee with brown sugar and white sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Stir in vanilla and heavy cream.

5. Combine Everything

  • Gradually add dry ingredients into wet, stirring just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).

6. Bake

  • Spread the thick dough evenly into your prepared pan.
  • Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks set but slightly soft (don’t overbake — they’ll continue to cook as they cool).

7. Cool & Cut

Let cool in pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars. Serve warm for gooey chips or cool completely for cleaner cuts.

❤️ Lovers of This Dessert Say…

“This is my go-to for every potluck. They vanish in minutes!”
— Samantha, lifelong cookie bar fan

“The coffee and cream? Genius. Adds such depth!”
— Marcus, trained pastry chef

“I doubled the recipe and froze half — best decision of my life.”
— Priya, meal-prep queen

🔍 Cookie Bar Formation 101

Why bars instead of cookies?

  • Less mess – No scooping.
  • Fewer batches – One pan, done.
  • Thicker & chewier – More golden crust, soft center.
  • More mix-ins – Chips don’t get lost!

The cornstarch and heavy cream make them uniquely soft, while the coffee granules subtly deepen the chocolate notes without tasting like coffee. It’s next-level flavor science. ☕

🧡 Conclusion: A Bar Worth Baking

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a labor of love — but not much labor at all. Perfect for:

  • Late-night cravings
  • Bake sales
  • Freezer stash treats
  • Sharing with someone you love (or not sharing — no judgment)

From their golden, buttery edges to their soft, chocolatey centers, these bars are the comfort food of desserts. Every bite says: “You deserve this.”

So bake them. Share them. Or keep them all to yourself.
Either way — you’re winning.

🫶 Final Note (for Cookie Lovers Only)

If you’re someone who:

  • Sneaks bites of dough,
  • Adds “just one more chip,”
  • Lives for golden edges and gooey middles…

These bars were made for you. 💕

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