Description
These lazy chocolate chip cookie bars offer the comforting taste and chewy texture of classic chocolate chip cookies but are made with minimal effort in a single bowl and pan. They are perfect for quick treats, bake sales, or anytime cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 200 g packed light brown sugar
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 200 g semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is glossy and slightly thickened.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no flour streaks remain.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined 23 cm by 23 cm baking pan and press into an even layer.
- Smooth the top for uniform thickness.
- Bake in a preheated 175°C (350°F) oven for about 20 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Lift the cooled bars from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into desired shapes.
Notes
- Using melted butter results in a fudgy texture; chilled dough yields thicker bars.
- For variations, substitute half the chocolate chips with chopped nuts or white chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individually wrapped for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approx. 250-300
- Sugar: Approx. 20-25 g
- Sodium: Approx. 80-100 mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-18 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9-11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6-7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-35 g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2 g
- Protein: Approx. 3-4 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-60 mg
Keywords: Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Easy Cookie Bars, One Bowl Cookies, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Quick Baking