Description
These ultra-soft and gooey cookie bars are packed with chocolate chips and baked to golden perfection—sprinkle with sea salt for the ultimate sweet-salty finish.
Ingredients
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter with sugars until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until glossy.
Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chips on top and gently press them in.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set.
Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt (if using). Cool completely in the pan.
Lift bars using parchment and slice into squares to serve.
Notes
Use dark or milk chocolate chunks for variety.
Add chopped nuts for crunch.
Drizzle with caramel or marshmallow cream for a fun twist.
Slightly underbake for an extra chewy center.
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
