Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Chocolate chip cookie bars loaded with chocolate chips are an easy alternative to traditional cookies made in a baking pan and cut into bars!
This chocolate chip cookie bar recipe comes together quickly and is super simple to mix and bake. We like to make these with graham cracker toffee, Hostess cupcakes, and Lucky Charms rice krispie treats!
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Bake it all together in one dish!
📌 Extra soft because they’re all the middle of the cookie.
📌 Ready in just 30 minutes for an easy throw-together dessert!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Ingredients
- Flour – All-purpose flour.
- Leavening agents – Baking soda and baking powder.
- Salt – Kosher salt.
- Butter – Unsalted, softened.
- Sugar – Granulated white and light brown sugar packed.
- Vanilla – Real vanilla extract.
- Eggs – Large, room temperature.
- Chocolate chips – Milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips.
How do you make chocolate chip cookie bars? (step-by-step directions)
⭐ First, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
⭐ Next, using a stand mixer, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until fully combined and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue to mix.
⭐ Then, slowly add in the flour mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
⭐ Finally, press the cookie dough into a greased baking dish and bake until the edges are a light golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can chocolate chip cookie bars be made ahead of time?
Yes, these can be made a day or two in advance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.
What kind of chocolate chips to use?
This recipe calls for both milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips. These chocolate chip cookies bars are super chocolatey! If you wanted to use all semisweet chips to cut down on the sweetness, that’s fine. You can also use all milk chocolate chips if you like a really rich dessert!
How do I know when the chocolate chip cookie bars are done baking?
The cookie bars will be done baking when they start turning golden brown along the edges. Do not wait until the cookie is browned all over or it will be over baked.
Can you freeze chocolate chip cookie bar dough?
For sure! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag or wrap again in foil. Freeze for up to six months, then thaw in the refrigerator before pressing into a pan for baking.
Alternatively, press into a parchment lined pan and freeze. Remove frozen dough from the pan and wrap as described above. Place pre-shaped dough in the pan when ready to bake.
Storage and leftovers
How long do chocolate chip cookie bars last?
Leftovers will keep 3 – 4 days when kept at room temperature, or up to a week in the refrigerator. For best results, store in an airtight container.
Can you freeze chocolate chip cookie bars?
Yes, they can be frozen before or after baking. See our preparation section above for details on freezing the dough.
To freeze baked cookie bars, allow them to cool first, then slice and store in a freezer safe air-tight container.
Can you bake the dough from frozen?
Yes! If you’ve frozen the dough spread into a pan or frozen pan-shaped dough, go ahead and cook from frozen. You’ll add about an extra ten minutes to the cook time, just pay attention to when they start to brown on the edges.
Tips and tricks
✅ Try different kinds of chips in your bars – like peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, or even white chocolate.
✅ The perfect housewarming gift! Bring the dough frozen in the bottom of a new pan with directions on how to bake. Two gifts in one!
✅ We like these bars because they are super chocolatey! But if that isn’t your style, you can cut the chocolate chips in half and the cookie bars will still be fantastic!
✅ Make sure to grease the pan or use parchment paper when baking so the chocolate chips cookie bars do not stick to the pan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter in this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute salted butter for unsalted butter in this recipe. Just be mindful of the overall saltiness of the dough and adjust the amount of added salt accordingly if necessary.
Can I add nuts or other mix-ins to these chocolate chip cookie bars?
Absolutely! Feel free to add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or other mix-ins to customize your chocolate chip cookie bars. Just be mindful of any allergies or dietary restrictions of those who will be enjoying them.
How can I prevent my chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom of the cookie bars?
To prevent the chocolate chips from sinking, you can reserve a portion of them and press them gently into the top of the dough before baking. This will ensure that they’re distributed evenly throughout the bars as they bake.
Can I use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer to make the cookie dough?
Yes, you can use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar and mix the dough. Just make sure to use a large bowl and mix until the ingredients are well combined and creamy.
What to enjoy with homemade chocolate chip cookie bars (serving suggestions)
These dessert bars are so quick and easy and we love whipping them up for a quick dessert! Make them alongside some lasagna stuffed peppers, slow cooker meatball stroganoff, or buffalo chicken stuffed shells!
More awesome cookie bar recipes
- Monster cookie bars
- Sugar cookie bars
- Magic cookie bars
- Chocolate chip toffee oatmeal bars
- Salted caramel chocolate shortbread bars
- Lime bars
- See all our easy cookie recipes or our dessert bar recipes!
Try these no-bake desserts next!
- No bake oreo cheesecake
- No bake monster cookie bars
- No bake blueberry cheesecake
- Peanut butter balls
- No bake cheesecake
- Scotcheroos
- No bake pumpkin pie
- Rice krispie treats
- See all our no bake dessert recipes
Tools we love
- Glass casserole dish with lid – I love this dish, it can go from freezer to oven!
- Spatula – These ingredients are ooey gooey and sticky. You for sure want to be using a spatula to make sure you’re properly measuring and using all your ingredients.
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or a hand mixer on medium speed, in a large bowl cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar for a full two minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and continue mixing on medium speed for another two minutes.
- Slowly add in flour mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Do not overmix. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough into a greased or parchment lined 9x13" baking dish.
- Bake in a 350℉ oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting.
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These cookie bars are so good. What I love about them is how thick they are and how the edges are so nice and crispy. Best cookies ever!
Such a fantastic recipe. So easy to follow and the outcome was so delicious!
These chocolate chip cookie bars turned out so good! They’re so moist and delicious!
It is extremely delicious!
These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars were amazing! They were chewy and soft, with perfectly melted chocolate chips. The recipe was easy too. I’ll definitely make them again!
yum these are my favorite cookie bars
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars were out of this world! They had that perfect chewy texture with just the right amount of chocolate chips.
yum easy cookie bars
Glad we found this on pinterest! Was a hit!
we loved the cookie bars
agree agree. bake on the center rack for best results. 🙂
agree! my family loved these.
This was good for our Girl Scout Troup activity
turned ours into a cookie cake. big hit, way cheaper than the grocery store cookie cakes! wait for it to cool fully before adding icing though!
Made two batches for the bake sale. Will be saving this recipe.
We really enjoyed this recipe. Added walnuts that I had on hand. Will definitely try this with more variations.
oh my gosh these were so much easier than individual cookies!