Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars, a simple yet delightful treat that captures the essence of cookie dough in a chewy bar form.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The center may look slightly underbaked.
- Cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a firmer texture, consider chilling the dough before baking. Make sure to measure flour correctly to avoid dry bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookie bars, chocolate chip, dessert, baking, nostalgic treats