Description
These soft and chewy cookie bars are a one-bowl wonder! Quick to prep, endlessly customizable, and perfect for any season.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Optional: chopped walnuts, peanut butter chips, shredded coconut
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
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In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
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Add egg and vanilla extract, whisk until fully combined.
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Stir in salt, flour, and baking powder until just combined.
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Fold in chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins.
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Spread evenly into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
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For extra chewy bars, remove from the oven as soon as the center is set.
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Customize with s’mores ingredients, Nutella swirls, or crushed pretzels for texture.
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Store in an airtight container for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Sarah
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: assuming the pan is cut into 7 equal pieces
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: ......