Cookie bars are a convenient and delicious alternative to traditional cookies. They’re easy to make and often involve pressing cookie dough into a baking pan, resulting in a chewy and satisfying treat. Here’s a basic recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (or a mix of chocolate and other desired mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips or other mix-ins of your choice.
- Press into Pan: Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.
- Serve: Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious cookie bars!
Source : Allrecipes.Com