Description
Indulgent lazy chocolate chip cookie bars bring comfort and nostalgia to classic dessert lovers. Baked in a single pan with minimal effort, these bars deliver rich chocolate chunks and buttery sweetness that melt in your mouth and satisfy sweet cravings effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Sugars:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Binders:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with grease or parchment paper lining.
- Create a smooth mixture by whisking melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a uniform liquid base.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gently merge with the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent tough texture.
- Generously distribute chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even coverage with gentle folding motions.
- Transfer the cookie dough into the prepared pan, using hands or a spatula to create an even, smooth layer with gentle pressure.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow the baked bars to rest and stabilize in the pan atop a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing into delectable squares.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the sugar ratio or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a unique flavor profile.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties, such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or even white chocolate chips, to create your signature bars.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the texture remains soft and chewy.
- Add extra texture and nutrition by incorporating chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit into the cookie dough for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg