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The Best Cookie Bars

These cookie bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. They're easy to make and perfect for sharing!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips or other mix-ins

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips (or other mix-ins).
  7. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Notes

For extra chewy bars, slightly underbake them. Be careful not to burn the edges!