cookies

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:10:00 GMT

Step 1

Place 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin or metal mallet to break them down to small pieces

Step 2

In a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter for 20-30 seconds until JUST melted

Step 3

Add in white sugar and brown sugar and use a spatula to stir until combined (* do not use a mixer!). Add in egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Mix until combined

Step 4

Stir in baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Add in flour, 1/2 cup whole chocolate chips, and the 1/2 cup of chopped chocolate chips. Mix until all the flour disappears into the dough.

Step 6

Press dough into a greased or parchment-lined metal 9×13" pan until smooth. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips on top and gently press each one into the dough.

Step 7

Bake at 350°F for 16-18 minutes until edges and top are lightly golden brown. Do not overbake or your chocolate chip cookie bars will not be soft. You want the cookie bars to be lightly brown on the top and look slightly underbaked (my oven was perfect at 16 minutes). Remove from oven and place entire pan on a cooling rack.

Step 8

Allow the cookie bars to cool completely before removing from pan. Slice into 24 squares, then enjoy! To keep fresh, cover pan with saran wrap or place bars in airtight continer for up to 3 days (after that they start to dry out). See notes below for freezing tips.

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