Description
Delicious, chewy chocolate chip cookie bars made with melted butter for an irresistible texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2–1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–1/4 cups chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper and leave an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt butter in microwave and set aside to cool to room temperature. Hot butter will melt the sugars and cause greasy bars.
- Whisk melted butter and sugars until smooth. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, and syrup. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. If needed, switch to a hand mixer, but don’t overmix. Press dough evenly into pan. If desired, press a few more chocolate chips into the top.
- Bake for 23–28 minutes until top isn’t glossy and edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake. Optionally top with sea salt right out of the oven.
- Fully cool in pan, lift out, cut, and serve.
Notes
- For the best results, ensure the melted butter cools to room temperature before mixing with the sugars to avoid greasy bars.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg