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Crispy and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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These chocolate chip cookie bars feature a perfect balance of crispy edges and a chewy center, made with simple pantry staples for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), shredded coconut, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly glossy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and thick.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter. Add optional nuts or shredded coconut if desired.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes. The edges should be golden brown and the center set with a few moist crumbs on a toothpick.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the slab out for easy cutting.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough bars. Melted butter helps create crispy edges and chewy centers. Cool bars completely before slicing for clean cuts. Optional to sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for flavor contrast. Bars can be chilled for 15 minutes before slicing for even cleaner cuts.

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