Description
Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the ultimate easy dessert when you want soft, chewy, homemade cookies—without the hassle. Made in one bowl and baked in a single pan, these buttery cookie bars are filled with gooey chocolate chips and ready in under 40 minutes. Perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or weeknight cravings, this no-fuss cookie bar recipe is a crowd favorite every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts, flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in egg and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in most of the chocolate chips.
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Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan (increase bake time to 25–30 minutes).
- Swap in white chocolate, peanut butter chips, or a combination.
- Add-ins like shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, or chopped nuts add variety.
- Reheat individual bars in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for a warm, gooey treat.
- Use salted butter if needed—just reduce the added salt by half.
