Description
These classic Toll House Cookie Bars combine the beloved flavors of chocolate chip cookies into an easy-to-make bar form. Soft, chewy, and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional nuts, they are perfect for dessert, snacks, or sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal of the bars.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light-brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts: Gently stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the optional chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Spread the dough into the baking dish: Evenly spread and press the cookie dough into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish to form an even layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs. Do not overbake to maintain softness and chewiness.
- Cool and slice: Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Serve: Serve your Toll House Cookie Bars with a glass of milk or enjoy as a delicious sweet treat any time.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the right batter consistency.
- If you prefer nut-free bars, simply omit the walnuts or pecans.
- For extra gooey bars, slightly underbake by checking at the 25-minute mark.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- You can also freeze the bars after baking for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
