Random Fun Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie bars loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for a fun and easy indulgent treat. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, layers unsalted butter, brown sugar, 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 250 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: 28 min Serves 12 American cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks), melted unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and combined.
Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and uniform.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, sift together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
Step 7: Spread the batter into the prepared pan evenly and bake for 25-28 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 8: Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.