Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars | Easy Cookie Cake Recipe

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars is a quick and easy pour and cook dessert! Made with pantry staples and minimal steps, this delicious dessert is perfect for beginner bakers and cookie lovers alike.

What Makes This Dessert Extra Special?

• Made In A Flash. These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars require no chilling before you bake them, so you can have a tasty treat in a little over 30 minutes!
• Incredibly Easy. Combine wet ingredients, mix in dry ingredients, sprinkle in some chocolate chips, bake, and enjoy! This dessert recipe is as simple as they come.
• Easily Customizable. Customize these cookie bars to mimic the flavors of your favorite cookie, no matter what that may be!
• Family Favorite. These dessert bars make a great after dinner snack, pack well in lunch boxes, and are even delicious enough to package up for your next school or church bake sale.

Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, want an activity to get your kids some extra time in the kitchen, or are looking for a gift with a personal touch, these Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are guaranteed to please.

Why Are My Cookie Bars Raw In The Middle?

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are much thicker than a traditional chocolate chip cookie. Because of that, it’s difficult to cook them completely through without the outside of the bars being chewy and overcooked. It’s important to choose the correct pan size (9×13) for the ingredients to guarantee they are the proper thickness for baking.

It’s important to note that when the cookies are first pulled out of the oven, they will appear to still be raw in the middle. They will continue to cook through while they cool in the pan after the baking time is complete.

If the cookie bars still appear to be raw in the middle after allowing them to cool in the pan, you can place them back in the oven at 350F for an additional 3-5 minutes to allow them to finish baking.

Ingredients To Grab

• All-Purpose Flour– The main dry ingredient in the dough, providing structure and texture to the bars.
• Granulated Sugar– Adds sweetness to the dough and helps to create a soft texture.
• Brown Sugar– Adds moisture and flavor to the dough. It also makes the bars perfectly chewy.
• Eggs– Bind the dough together and add moisture. They also help the bars rise and contribute to their texture.
• Unsalted Butter– Provides richness and flavor to the dough.
• Baking Powder– Acts as a leavening agent, helping the bars rise and become light and fluffy.
• Baking Soda– Another leavening agent that helps the bars rise and contributes to their texture.
• Salt– Enhances the flavor of the dough and balances out the sweetness of the sugars and chocolate chips.
• Chocolate Chips– The star ingredient! Chocolate chips are mixed into the dough to add bursts of chocolate flavor throughout the bars.
• Vanilla Extract– Adds flavor and depth to the dough, complementing the sweetness of the sugars and the richness of the butter.

When combined and baked, these ingredients create delicious chocolate chip cookie dough bars with a perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and chocolatey goodness.

How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Pour In Dry Ingredients. Pour the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir them until well combined.

Cream Butter And Sugar. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both varieties of sugar for 3-5 minutes until soft and fluffy.

Mix Together Wet Ingredients. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and stir well.

Combine Wet And Dry Mixtures. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until the texture is smooth and no lumps remain.

Sprinkle In Chocolate Chips. Add in the chocolate chips a small amount at a time to ensure they are evenly distributed through the cookie dough.

Pack In The Cookie Dough Batter. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper. Use a spatula to firmly press the prepared Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top and press them into the dough.

Bake To Perfection. Bake the cookie bars at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and mostly cooked through.

Cool, Slice, And Serve! Remove the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. The residual heat will continue to cook the bars through. Slice them into perfect portions, serve, and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

This is one of the most simple desserts you can make that actually needs baked, but to ensure it comes out perfectly every time, read over these tips and tricks before getting started:

• Use room temperature ingredients. Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smooth and creamy cookie batter that is easy to work with.
• Prep the pan. Make sure you use plenty of nonstick spray on the baking dish or line it with parchment paper before adding the cookie dough. This will prevent it from sticking and crumbling when it is removed from the pan.
• Allow to cool. Allowing the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars to cool completely while still in the pan is critical to a successful bite. The residual heat from the dish will allow the center of the cookie bars to finish cooking without the outside layer overcooking in the oven.

Variations

Just when you think these Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars can’t get any more delicious, I’m going to throw some ideas at you to take them to the next level. Try one of these variations next time the Cookie Monster strikes:

• Make them nutty. Add in chopped walnuts or pecans when you are mixing in your chocolate chips before you bake the bars for a nutty and crunchy bite.
• Add a chocolate drizzle. Melt some additional chocolate chips and drizzle them over the top of your chocolate chip cookie bars after they are baked. Allow the bars to cool completely before enjoying them.
• Use candies. Use your favorite chocolate candies instead of chocolate chips when combining the ingredients for a nostalgic and kid-friendly bite.

Storage and Freezing

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars can stay just as delicious as the day you baked them for 3-5 days when you store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

You can extend their shelf life up to 7 days when you place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

If you want to double the recipe, bake the cookie bars, cut and store them in individual portions and place them in the freezer. When properly frozen, cookie bars can last up to 6 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, remove them from the freezer and allow them to defrost overnight before enjoying.

More Delicious Desserts

• Coconut Balls
• Strawberries and Cream Croissants
• Fruit Pizza Cookies
• S’mores Bars
• Cherry Pie Bubble Up
• Honey Bun Cake

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars | Easy Cookie Cake Recipe

5 from 3 votes

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars is a quick and easy pour and cook dessert! Made with pantry staples and minimal steps, this delicious dessert is perfect for beginner bakers and cookie lovers alike.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 24 Cookie Bars

Course: Dessert, Snack

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 2 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips

Method

 

1. Pour In Dry Ingredients. Pour the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir them until well combined.
2. Cream Butter And Sugar. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and both varieties of sugar for 3-5 minutes until soft and fluffy.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and stir well.
4. Combine Wet And Dry Mixtures. Mix together the wet and dry ingredients until the texture is smooth and no lumps remain.
5. Sprinkle In Chocolate Chips. Add in the chocolate chips a small amount at a time to ensure they are evenly distributed through the cookie dough.
6. Pack In The Cookie Dough Batter. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper. Use a spatula to firmly press the prepared Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top and press them into the dough.
7. Bake To Perfection. Bake the cookie bars at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and mostly cooked through.
8. Cool, Slice, And Serve! Remove the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars from the oven and place the pan on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. The residual heat will continue to cook the bars through. Slice them into perfect portions, serve, and enjoy!