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Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Standard (Gluten-free version possible with substitution)

Description

Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a simple, quick-to-make treat that combines the perfect chewy and gooey texture with rich chocolate chips. This no-fuss recipe skips the shaping and scooping of individual cookies, delivering buttery, melty chocolate goodness in easy-to-cut bars perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later, or lightly grease the pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter together with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is key for a tender, chewy texture in your bars.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to bring warmth and richness to the dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined—overmixing can make the bars tough.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold chocolate chips into the batter, making sure they’re evenly distributed but without crushing them, so you get pockets of gooey chocolate.
  6. Spread and Bake: Pour the cookie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top looks golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with only a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack before slicing into squares or rectangles. This cooling time helps set the texture, so the bars stay chewy rather than crumbly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for optimal creaming and fluffy dough.
  • Mix the dry with the wet ingredients until just combined to maintain tenderness; don’t overmix.
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Start checking for doneness a few minutes before baking time is complete as oven temperatures vary.
  • Customize with different types of chocolate chips such as bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate for varied flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (1/24 of recipe)
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: lazy chocolate chip cookie bars, chocolate chip bars, easy chocolate bars, chewy cookie bars, quick dessert, no scoop cookies

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