Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
- Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Add both sugars to the melted butter and stir until smooth and well combined.
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top of the dough.
- Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or clean hands.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top and gently press them into the surface.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
- Slice into bars of your desired size and serve.
Notes
For added texture, mix in ½ cup of chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
To ensure soft bars, do not overbake—remove when the center is slightly soft.
You can use chocolate chunks or a blend of chips for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.
For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30