Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Print Format)

Decadent chocolate chip bars with a soft, chewy center and golden edges for the ultimate treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup chocolate chips (half a 12 oz bag)

# Steps:

01 - Line a square 9x9” dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until mixed well.
04 - In another mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until well mixed.
05 - Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix with the electric mixer until combined.
06 - Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing as you go until it’s all just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Add chocolate chips and stir until combined.
08 - Spread cookie batter into the prepared pan.
09 - Cook for 20-22 minutes or until golden and cooked to your desired crispiness.
10 - Once cool, remove from the baking dish and cut into 9 pieces.

# Tips:

01 - For a gooier texture, slightly underbake the cookie bars.