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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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These chewy chocolate chip cookie bars feature gooey melted chocolate pockets and a tender, chewy texture, perfect for an easy and satisfying dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and set but the center is slightly underbaked. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in the pan for 1-2 hours (or refrigerate for 30 minutes to speed cooling).
  9. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan, then slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep bars tender and chewy.’, ‘Use room temperature butter and eggs for best texture.’, ‘Slightly underbake the center for gooey bars.’, ‘Chill dough for 30 minutes to intensify flavor and reduce spreading.’, ‘Use a mix of chocolate chips and chunks for melty pockets.’, ‘Parchment paper makes removal and cleanup easier.’]

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