Imagine if the finest brownie and a quintessential chocolate chip cookie combined for a dessert that’s purely divine. These chocolate chip cookie bars are fudgy, gooey, and have the perfect crunch, thanks to rich chocolate and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour โ 270 g (2 1/4 cups)
- Cornstarch โ 1 tablespoon
- Salt โ 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda โ 1 teaspoon
- Butter, melted โ 170 g (3/4 cup)
- White sugar โ 133 g (2/3 cup)
- Brown sugar, lightly packed โ 200 g (1 cup)
- Vanilla extract โ 1 tablespoon
- Eggs โ 2, room temperature
- Chocolate chips โ to taste (about 170 g / 1 cup)
- Flaked sea salt โ to taste (optional)
Steps to Delicious Cookie Bars
- Prepare the Baking Dish
Line an 20 cm by 20 cm (8″ by 8″) baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring you can easily lift the bars out later. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. - Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine melted butter, white and brown sugars to form a thick slurry. Add vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until smooth and heavenly smelling. - Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Dump the dry mix into the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. It should feel like a comforting ritual. - Add Chocolate and Nuts
Add your choice of chocolate chips, and nuts if desired. Stir to distribute evenly through the batter. - Transfer to Dish
Spoon batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Dot with reserved chocolate chips and sprinkle sea salt if youโre feeling adventurous. - Bake to Perfection
Bake for 30 minutes for gooey bars, or up to 40 minutes for a more set texture. Let cool before lifting out with the parchment. - Slice and Enjoy
Cut into bars of your preferred size. Relish each piece with a scoop of ice cream or a glass of milk.
These cookie bars are a heavenly marriage of a classic brownie with an ever-loved chocolate chip cookie. Share them with friends or keep them all to yourselfโeither way, they’re bound to become a cherished favorite.
