Description
These Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are an effortlessly delicious dessert, combining the ease of a cake mix with classic chocolate chip cookie flavors. With simple ingredients and just one pan, these bars bake up soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet—ideal for a quick treat or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 stick (113g) of butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432g)
- 1 bag (about 12 oz / 340g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or a smaller pan if preferred to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, melt the butter completely. Whisk in the eggs until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the yellow cake mix thoroughly to combine. The resulting batter will be thick and dense.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for consistent chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Press Into Pan: Transfer the cookie dough mixture into the prepared pan. Press and spread the batter evenly to ensure uniform thickness across the pan.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven. If using a 9×13 inch pan, bake for about 20 minutes. For smaller pans, extend baking time to 25-28 minutes. Bake until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy these quick and satisfying chocolate chip bars!
Notes
- You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts, white chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips for variety.
- For softer bars, slightly underbake by a minute or two; for crispier edges, bake a bit longer.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Use non-stick spray or line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
