Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1¼ cups light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks), divided into 1½ cups and ½ cup
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, whisking until combined.
- Stir in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in 1½ cups of the chocolate chips.
- Evenly spread the dough in the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is just set. They will continue to cook as they cool.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan and sprinkle optional flaky sea salt before cutting into squares.
Last Step:
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Let the cookie bars cool completely for better cutting.
Try substituting different types of chocolate chips for a unique flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg