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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Description

Delight in these rich and decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars, featuring a soft, buttery base loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet and savory balance. Perfect for satisfying cookie cravings in bar form, these bars combine the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies with an easy-to-make, shareable treat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 225 g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 150 g light brown sugar
  • 75 g granulated sugar
  • 270 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Chocolate and Toppings

  • 350 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 50 g semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping)
  • Sprinkle of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line an 8×10″ baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream butter and sugars. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand whisk or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
  4. Incorporate dry ingredients. Fold in the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt carefully using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula just until combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
  5. Add chocolate chips. Gently fold in 350 g of semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
  6. Transfer to prepared tray. Scoop the mixture into the lined baking tray, spreading it evenly to fill the pan fully to the edges for uniform baking.
  7. Top with extra chocolate chips. Press the remaining 50 g of chocolate chips on top of the dough to give an extra chocolatey crust once baked.
  8. Bake the bars. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges and top turn golden brown but the center still has a slight wobble, indicating a soft, chewy texture.
  9. Add sea salt. While the bars are still warm, optionally sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top to enhance the chocolate flavor with a hint of savory contrast.
  10. Cool completely. Allow the cookie bars to cool fully in the tin so they set properly and can be cut into neat squares for serving.

Notes

  • Using softened butter is key for proper creaming with sugars to achieve a light and fluffy dough.
  • The slight wobble in the center after baking ensures the bars remain soft and chewy rather than dry and hard.
  • Sprinkling sea salt on top is optional but adds a gourmet touch with a flavor contrast.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
  • Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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