Description
Delight in these chewy cookie bars, combining classic flavors and simple ingredients for a quick, irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or white)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- 2. Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 3. Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- 5. Mix In Chocolate Chips
- Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- 6. Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- 7. Cool and Serve
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares or rectangles. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg