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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

Soft and buttery, these chewy chocolate chip cookie bars are baked in a 9x13" pan for a super quick and easy dessert. A perfect treat for any occasion!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Bars, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 24 servings
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 sticks softened butter (14 Tbsp.)
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 - 2 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 - 1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Place the softened butter into a mixing bowl and beat. Add the sugars and beat on high speed until well creamed.
    1 3/4 sticks softened butter (14 Tbsp.), 3/4 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. white sugar
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
    2 large eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, soda, and salt. Add this to the wet mixture and mix only to combine.
    2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
    1 1/2 - 2 c. chocolate chips, 1/2 - 1 c. chopped pecans (optional)
  • Spread into a greased 9x13" pan and bake at 350° for about 24 - 28 minutes or until set. These bars are better when slightly underbaked versus overbaked.
  • Cool and cut into bars. Serve.
  • Store in an airtight container. And some can be frozen to keep them fresh for later.

Notes

For a different flavor profile, switch up the kinds of chips (white chocolate, butterscotch, mint, cinnamon, etc., or even use a mixture of chips)
Another option is to scatter mini M&Ms over the top before baking.
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Amish Chocolate Chip Bars, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
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