Chocolate chip cookie bars are a fun and easy twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. They’re a snap to make and a real crowd-pleaser, too. Try them as a lunchbox snack or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. There’s a good chance that you already have the ingredients on hand. Why not mix up a batch today?
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine dry ingredients in small bowl and set aside. In large bowl, cream granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter or margarine and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
2. Spread in an even layer in jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. If using a jelly roll pan, cookie dough will fill the entire pan. If using cookie sheet, dough will only reach about three-quarters of the length of the pan, and this outside edge may get slightly crisper. This edge may be trimmed off when you cut the bars. Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes until light golden brown. Cool and cut into 2-inch bars. Makes approximately 35 cookie bars.
3. Variations could include 1 cup chopped nuts or M & M’s (approximately 12 oz.) may be substituted for chocolate chips. They also may be cut into larger bars if desired.
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