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    Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    Published: Jan 22, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious and fun spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie! Perfect for potlucks, bbqs, or just a fun night in- these cookie bars are easy to make and extra tasty!

    My husband and I are always big chocolate chip cookie fans and I knew I need to have a got to cookie bar recipe in my recipe arsenal!

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    These cookie bars are so delicious!

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    I thought it would be fun to come up with an easy cookie bar recipes because sometimes when I have a get together to go to, I want to bring cookies but I donโ€™t have time to roll out all the cookies.

    This recipe is great because I can just pour all the batter into the sheet pan and bake it all at once. The cookie bars come out perfectly cooked and taste delicious!

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    These are so fun and easy to make!

    Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    • Butter
    • White Sugar
    • Brown Sugar
    • Vanilla
    • Large Eggs
    • Flour
    • Baking Soda
    • Salt
    • Chocolate Chips
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    chocolate chip cookie bars ingredients mini chocolate chips, regular chocolate chips

    How to make chocolate chip cookie bars:

    • Preheat oven and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
    • Make the cookie dough and then spread out into an even layer into the prepared baking sheet
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes
    • Allow to cool before cutting
    • Enjoy!

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    High Altitude Adjustments


    What are the high-altitude adjustments for Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars?

    Decrease white sugar to โ…” cup, decrease brown sugar to 1 cup, increase flour to 2 ยฝ cups.

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    I love making these when I go to a bbq or potluck!

    How do you know when cookie bars are done?

    I like to make sure the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

    Fun cookie bar ideas:

    • Dip each bar halfway into melted chocolate for a fancy look
    • Use colored candies instead of chocolate chips for different holidays
    • Add a packet of instant pudding mix for a little extra flavor and more chewiness

    Do you love cookies? Have you tried these chocolate chip cookie bars yet? Let me know in a comment below!

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    Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious and fun spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie! Perfect for potlucks, bbqs, or just a fun night in- these cookie bars are easy to make and extra tasty!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 48 squares

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter slightly softened
    • ยพ cup white sugar*
    • 1 ยฝ cups brown sugar*
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 ยผ cups flour*
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • If you live at high altitude see baking notes below for adjustments!
    • Preheat oven to 375ยฐF and line an 13x18 sheet pan with edges/ baking tray with parchment paper.
    • In a mixer or with a hand mixer and the paddle attachment mix together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. (1 cup butter, ยพ cup white sugar, 1 ยฝ cups brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla)
      whipped sugar and butter before eggs
    • Add in each egg, on at a time. Mix in each egg completely before adding the next. The mixture should get lighter in color and thicker.
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    • In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. (2 ยผ cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda)
      mixing hte dry ingredients
    • Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on medium high until fully incorporated.
      cookie dough before adding in chocolate chips
    • Stir in by hand the chocolate chips. (1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips)
      mixing in chocolate chips
    • Pour batter into the prepared sheet tray and smooth out until it is evenly dispersed.
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    • Bake for 20-25 minutes. You want the edges to be a little golden.
      chocolate chip cookie bar after baking in sheet pan
    • Allow to cool and enjoy!
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    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *For high altitude adjustments: decrease white sugar to โ…” cup, decrease brown sugar to 1 cup, increase flour to 2 ยฝ cups.
    • If using a smaller baking dish for thicker bars you will need to bake a little longer.ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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