Chewy Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These chewy gooey chocolate chip cookie bars are a quick and easy dessert with a soft, gooey center and perfectly chewy edges, loaded with melty chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Total Time: 40-43 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (270g) chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk chocolate)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using, ensuring even distribution.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes until edges are golden brown and set but the center looks slightly soft.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
- Slice into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts.
Notes
Use melted butter cooled slightly to avoid cooking eggs. Do not overmix the dough to keep bars chewy. The center should look slightly underbaked when removed from oven for gooey texture. Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 2-inch square ba
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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