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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe Easy Homemade Snack Bars for Kids

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These chocolate chip cookie bars offer the perfect balance between chewy and crispy, making them an easy, crowd-pleasing homemade snack that’s great for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk vigorously by hand until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  7. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to keep bars tender. Check baking time closely to avoid dry bars. Let bars cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For thicker bars, use an 8×8 inch pan and adjust baking time accordingly. Optional add-ins include chopped nuts, oats, or peanut butter. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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