Soft Double Chocolate Cookie Bars

These Chocolate Cookie Bars are magical. They are rich, soft, and completely packed with chocolate in every bite.

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Cookie bars are something I’m pretty crazy about anyway, but CHOCOLATE Cookie Bars? Oh boy, we are cookin’ now!

Imagine your favorite chewy cookie recipe, but in bar form, loaded with both cocoa powder and lots of chocolate chips. Yep, these cookie bars are chocolate heaven.

You just press the whole thing into one prepared baking pan and pop it in the oven.

It’s a quicker, easier way to enjoy that classic cookie flavor.

Plus, they cut into neat, individual bars!

The cookie dough comes together in no time using simple pantry staples.

You start by mixing the wet ingredients like melted butter and eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the dry ingredients like flour and cocoa powder.

Fold in those chocolate chips and press the dough into your prepared pan. Bake, cool, and slice. That’s it!

If you’re a fan of chocolate desserts, these chocolate cookie bars are going to be your new go-to cookie recipe.

1. Double the chocolate flavor – Cocoa powder and chocolate chips make every bite rich and fudgy.
2. No chilling or scooping – Press the dough into the pan for an easier way to make cookies.
3. Soft and chewy texture – These bars are thick, soft, and chewy, just like the best cookies should be.

• All-purpose flour
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Baking soda
• Salted butter, melted
• Light brown sugar, packed
• Large eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with baking spray and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer or in the body of a stand mixer, mix the butter and brown sugar. It will not thoroughly combine, but that’s okay.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla mix to combine.
5. Stir in the flour; the mixture will be thick.
6. Add the chocolate chips and combine.

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1. Press the dough into the prepared baking dish evenly.
2. Add more chocolate chips on top if desired.
3. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the top is no longer glossy and a toothpick inserted into the center has moist crumbs; do not overbake.
4. Allow to cool completely, and then cut into bars.

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AREN’T THESE LIKE BROWNIES?

They may look like brownies, but they have a different texture.

These have that soft cookie texture you love in a chewy cookie bar, not the fudgy bite of brownies.

It really is a chocolate chip cookie all the way.

It just looks a little different!

CAN THESE BE MADE AHEAD?

Yes! These bars stay fresh for several days and can even be frozen.

I’m all about having a bunch of these in the freezer to pull out later.

Make a batch ahead of time and store them for when you need a quick chocolate treat.

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ANY ADDITIONS?

You know it.

There are soooo many ways to do chocolate chip cookies.

• White chocolate chips
• Dark chocolate chunks
• Chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
• Mini marshmallows
• Peanut butter chips
• Crushed candy canes (for the holidays)
• A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top
• Swirl in some caramel sauce before baking
• Add mini M&Ms for color and crunch
• A scoop of ice cream on top for serving

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

If any of these ideas peak your interest, go right ahead and try them.

• Use dark brown sugar for a richer flavor
• Swap gluten-free flour for all-purpose to make it gluten-free
• Substitute coconut oil for butter
• Use white granulated sugar instead of brown sugar
• Add an extra egg yolk for even chewier cookie bars
• Try dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet

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ROOM TEMPERATURE: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Keep the bars in a single layer or separate layers with parchment paper.

REFRIGERATOR: Place the bars in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

Let them come to room temperature before eating for best texture.

FREEZER: Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container.

Freeze for up to 2 months.

Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave.

These Chocolate Cookie Bars are a chocolate lover’s dream come true, and they’re super easy to throw together!

Make a little magic in the kitchen and whip up a batch for you and your family.

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