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Chewy Cookie Dough Bars

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These chewy cookie dough bars are a quick and easy treat with a perfect balance of chewy and tender texture, made from simple pantry staples and baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal, or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until fully combined and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center looks slightly soft. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Use the parchment overhang to lift out the slab and slice into 12 squares.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain chewiness. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Rotate pan halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil. For egg-free, use a flax egg but expect denser bars.

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