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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  • Author: Brian
  • Total Time: 40 to 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars recipe offers a simple, plant-based dessert that is soft, chewy, and rich with melty chocolate chips. Made with pantry staples and natural ingredients, these bars are perfect for cozy nights, festive gatherings, or anytime you crave a wholesome sweet treat that is easy to share and customize.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plant-based butter, softened
  • ½ cup natural brown sugar
  • ½ cup natural granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)

Add-ins

  • 1 ½ cups plant-based chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Pan and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges after baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the plant-based butter, natural brown sugar, and natural granulated sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air for tender bars.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract (natural): Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully mixing each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract (natural) to infuse the batter with warm aroma.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid toughness.
  5. Fold in Plant-Based Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to ensure delicious melty chocolate in each bar.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Using the parchment paper, lift them out and slice into squares or rectangles ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and smoother batter texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain soft, chewy bars instead of dense ones.
  • Adjust baking time slightly for crisper edges or gooier centers as preferred.
  • Chill the batter for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and texture.
  • Always use parchment paper for easy bar removal and clean pan protection.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, plant-based dessert, chewy cookie bars, easy cookie bars, vegan chocolate chips, homemade cookie bars

Find it online: https://puretastekitchen.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/