Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the kind of dessert you make when you want cookies but don’t feel like scooping dough or watching multiple batches in the oven. These bars are thick, soft, buttery, and loaded with plenty of chocolate chips in every bite. They taste like a bakery-style cookie but come together in one simple pan, making them perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or quick weeknight baking.
If you love the chewy texture of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or the chocolate-packed feel of Double Chocolate Cookies, these bars will instantly become a go-to treat. They also pair perfectly with creamy desserts like Chocolate Pudding or a small bite of Chocolate Truffles when you want something extra special.
Why You’ll Love These Cookie Bars
- So much easier than scooping individual cookies
- Thick, soft, chewy texture
- Lots of chocolate in every bite
- Pantry-friendly ingredients
- Great for parties and bake sales
- A perfect match for simple chocolate treats like Easy Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Ingredients You’ll Need
The ingredients are simple — just like the base of many of your cookie favorites such as Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies and Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars.
You’ll need:
- Flour
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Chocolate chips (or chunks)
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
1. Cream the butter and sugars
Beat until light and fluffy.
This step is similar to the start of our Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies.
2. Add eggs and vanilla
Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Add dry ingredients
Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
The dough should look thick like the mixture for Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies.
4. Fold in chocolate chips
Use chips or chunks both melt beautifully.
5. Press into a baking pan
Spread the dough evenly so the bars bake uniformly.
6. Bake until golden
You want set edges and a soft center, similar to the finish of Cream Puff Cake.
7. Cool and slice
These bars taste best once they’ve cooled enough to hold their shape.
Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with a scoop of Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top
- Cut into small squares for party platters
- Eat chilled for a denser texture
Storage
- Store at room temperature for 4 days
- Refrigerate for 1 week
- Freeze up to 3 months
