This Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe is soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor in every bite.
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One Bowl, Zero Rolling!
A chewy chocolate chip cookie has to be my all-time favorite treat. There’s nothing quite like it—well, except maybe the time-saving trick of making them into bars!
Seriously, these come together so quickly but still have all the best parts of a chewy chocolate chip cookie. No need to roll each one out, and you still get that reliable rich, soft, and chewy texture with just the right amount of chocolate.
Plus, this recipe only requires one bowl and a spoon—no special ingredients, just the basics you probably already have in your pantry! I can’t wait for you to try these!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps or Tips |
|---|---|
| Butter (melted) | Use unsalted for best control; if using salted, reduce other added salt slightly. |
| Brown & White Sugar | A mix of both gives sweetness and chewy texture. |
| Egg + Egg Yolk | Don’t skip the yolk—it keeps the bars soft and tender. |
| Maple Syrup | Pure maple syrup only! Adds moisture and subtle flavor. You can leave it out in a pinch, but the bars will be slightly drier. |
| Flour | Spoon and level to avoid dense bars. Use all-purpose flour for the best texture. |
| Baking Soda | Helps bars stay soft and chewy. Don’t swap for baking powder. |
| Chocolate Chips | Use semi-sweet, milk, dark, or a mix. Chopped chocolate chunks melt beautifully. |
Featured Comment
Made these, and they were satisfying. Just like the photo. Soft and chewy, and easier than chocolate chip cookies. Will write this one down. Thank you!
– Amber
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
- Heat oven to 325°F; line and spray a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cool melted butter; blend with sugars, egg, yolk, vanilla, maple syrup.
- Gently mix in flour, baking soda, salt; fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread dough in pan; bake 23-28 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool, cut into bars, and serve.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Store bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Wrap bars individually and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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- Customize Chocolate: Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate for less sweetness, or mix chocolate types for varied flavors.
- Add-ins: Swap some chocolate for M&M’s like these M&M cookie bars.
- Frosting: Top chocolate chip cookie bars with chocolate buttercream, peanut butter, or cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
- Nuts Addition: Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.[/variations]
