Description
Indulge in these irresistible Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars that strike the perfect balance between chewy and gooey, loaded with chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt for a delectable treat.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Topping:
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread dough in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until edges are golden and center is set. Do not overbake for gooey bars. Let cool before slicing. Add sea salt if desired.
Notes
- For extra gooey bars, slightly underbake and chill before cutting.
- Options: swap in dark chocolate chunks, white chocolate, or nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
