Layered Potluck Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie bars that serve a crowd and are easy to slice and share at potlucks. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 24 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Step 7: Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Step 8: Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for serving.

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