How to Make Decadent Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life as satisfying and comforting as biting into a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. And when that cookie comes in the form of a decadent bar cookie, it's even more indulgent. These Decadent Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers, with a rich, buttery base and an abundance of chocolate chips in every bite.

Whether you're craving a classic dessert for a cozy night in, or you need a crowd-pleasing treat for a party or bake sale, t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 26 mins
  • Total Time: 41 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Add brown sugar and white sugar; mix until well blended. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  • Toss 2 cups plus 2 tablespoon flour, baking soda, and salt together using a fork in a small bowl. Add to the butter mixture in batches, mixing well after each addition. Fold in 1 3/4 cups chocolate chips. Spread batter into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 25 minutes. Spread remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips on top. Return to the oven until chocolate chips are shiny, about 1 minute more. Remove from oven and spread melted chocolate over the top.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 145mg