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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

  • Author: Christopher
  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These irresistibly soft and gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are made with rich, plant-based butter and natural vanilla extract, creating a perfect balance of chewiness and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate morsels. Easy to prepare and customizable, they are ideal for sharing and turning any day into a joyful celebration.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup soft plant-based butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons natural vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups plant-based chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with plant-based butter to ensure your bars release easily after baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the soft plant-based butter together with brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. This step is crucial for that soft texture.
  3. Add Vanilla and Wet Ingredients: Mix in your natural vanilla extract to bring a lovely aroma. Whisk briefly to combine everything fully.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures your bars bake evenly and have the perfect crumb.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, folding gently until fully combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the plant-based chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Bake and Cool: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Allow your bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything combine smoothly for a consistent texture.
  • Do not overbake; pull out the bars when the center looks just set to keep them soft and gooey.
  • If time allows, chill the batter for 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavors and limit spreading.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the pan to ensure uniform baking throughout.
  • Experiment with mini, dark, or even white plant-based chocolate chips for fun variations.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, gooey cookie bars, plant-based dessert, easy cookie bars, chocolate chip bars

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