One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Sea Salt

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Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie bars made quickly in one bowl, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt to enhance the sweetness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers unsalted butter, melted, brown sugar, packed, granulated 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 190 calories and feeds 12, 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: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 12 American cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until combined and slightly glossy.
  2. Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt all at once. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Step 5: Spread the dough evenly into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt evenly over the surface.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 20-22 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

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