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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for a Crowd

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars stacked on parchment paper with melted chocolate chips and golden edges.
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These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars bake in one pan with soft centers, buttery flavor, and rich chocolate chips, making them perfect for parties, family gatherings, and dessert trays.

Ingredients

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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

3. Lightly coat the pan with nonstick spray.

4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

5. Add melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl.

6. Mix until smooth and glossy.

7. Add eggs and vanilla extract and stir until combined.

8. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

9. Mix until no dry flour remains.

10. Fold chocolate chips evenly into the dough.

11. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.

12. Optional: sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top.

13. Bake for 24 to 30 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden.

14. Keep the center slightly soft for a chewy texture.

15. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

16. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use a metal baking pan for more even baking.

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour.

Slightly underbake the center for softer cookie bars.

Cool fully before slicing for cleaner edges.

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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