Description
A simple and delicious recipe for classic chocolate chip cookie bars, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
- Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This is important for them to set properly.
Notes
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure they set properly.
- For richer flavor, use a combination of semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best results when creaming.