Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
These Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars offer all the classic flavors of traditional chocolate chip cookies but with an irresistibly soft and gooey texture, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying as a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet, milk, or mix)
- Optional: Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated, then add the pure vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough with a spatula.
- Transfer and Spread: Pour the dough into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center still looks slightly underbaked for that gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help achieve a smoother batter.
- Do not overbake to maintain gooey centers.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- Flaky sea salt adds a nice balance to the sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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