Description
Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars bring pure comfort straight from the baking pan, delivering a quick and delicious treat that comes together faster than traditional cookies. Grab your mixing bowl and get ready to enjoy a simple dessert that lets you skip the individual cookie-scooping hassle while still savoring that classic chocolate chip goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate 1 cup brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth and well blended.
- Crack 2 large eggs and add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until completely combined and slightly frothy.
- Grab a separate bowl and whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.
- Gradually pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a consistent batter without overmixing.
- Fold 2 cups chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly spread throughout the mixture.
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it thoroughly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Check the doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center, which should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
- Experiment with different chocolate chips like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize your bars.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg