Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars {For a Crowd}
Chewy and soft, this large batch of chocolate chip cookie bars will wow you with their deliciousness. Quick and easy to throw together, this recipe is perfect for a crowd (or to freeze for later).
Ingredients
- 18 tablespoons (2 sticks + 2 tablespoons) butter softened
- 1 ½ cups (11.25 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 ⅔ cups (12.5 ounces) light brown sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 5 ¼ cups (26.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (9 ounces) chocolate chips divided
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a half baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer (or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), whip together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
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Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and combine until barely blended. Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips. Press the dough into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips on top. Bake the bars for 30 minutes until set (be careful not to overbake!).
Recipe Notes
Vanilla: I love using this clear Mexican vanilla (aff. link) in these cookie bars. It’s my favorite.
Chocolate Chips: I prefer dark Ghiradelli chocolate chips (aff. link) in these cookie bars, but you can use whatever kind you like.