Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Easy-to-make chocolate chip cookie bars baked on a sheet pan, delivering soft, chewy texture and melty chocolate in every bite. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 43 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 230 calories and feeds 16, 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: 28 min Serves 16 American cuisine 230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks), softened unsalted butter
1 cup, packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
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 the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly with a spatula.
Step 7: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared sheet pan, smoothing the top with an offset spatula.
Step 8: Bake for 25-28 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Step 9: Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into bars.