These thick and gooey chocolate chip cookie dessert bars combine the best elements of chewy chocolate chip cookies and rich chocolate flavors. Perfect for any occasion, they are a delightful treat for chocolate lovers and a fantastic addition to your collection of sweet dishes recipes.

This recipe is straightforward and yields delicious results, making it one of the best cookie recipes to try at home. Enjoy the satisfaction of homemade cookies with these tasty baking bars that are sure to impress.

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dessert Bars Recipe

These dessert bars feature a soft and chewy base loaded with chocolate chips, creating a rich and indulgent treat. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 generous bars.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
6. Spread and Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 34g