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**Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars: The Easiest Way to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth**
If you’re craving the irresistible combination of soft, gooey chocolate chip cookies but don’t want to go through the trouble of rolling individual dough balls or waiting for batches to bake, then **Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars** are the perfect solution! These bars deliver all the classic flavors of a chocolate chip cookie in a fraction of the time, with minimal effort. Whether you’re in a rush or simply don’t feel like fussing with cookie shapes, this recipe is here to make your baking experience easier and more delicious than ever.
Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine the best elements of a cookie in an incredibly easy-to-make bar format. Here’s why you’ll fall in love with them:
– **Simple and Quick**: With minimal preparation and just one pan, these cookie bars take less time than traditional chocolate chip cookies. No rolling dough, no baking sheets—just mix, spread, and bake!
– **Soft and Chewy Texture**: The result is a soft, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth cookie bar. The edges will be slightly crisp, while the center remains gooey and delicious. It’s the perfect combination!
– **Perfect for Sharing**: These bars are easy to cut into squares, making them great for sharing with friends, family, or bringing to gatherings. They’re a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to disappear quickly!
– **Customizable**: While chocolate chips are the classic choice, you can easily make these bars your own by adding your favorite mix-ins like chopped nuts, candy pieces, or even peanut butter chips.
### **Ingredients for Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars**
You likely have most of the ingredients needed for these cookie bars already in your kitchen! Here’s what you’ll need:
– **1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter**, softened
– **1 cup brown sugar**, packed
– **1/2 cup granulated sugar**
– **2 large eggs**
– **2 teaspoons vanilla extract**
– **2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1 teaspoon baking soda**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt**
– **2 cups semisweet chocolate chips** (or your favorite chocolate chips)
– **Optional add-ins**: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans), 1/2 cup candy chunks, or 1/4 cup shredded coconut.
Making these cookie bars is as easy as mixing everything together, spreading it in a pan, and baking! Follow these simple steps:
#### 1. **Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan**
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure the bars don’t stick once baked.
#### 2. **Cream the Butter and Sugars**
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about **2-3 minutes** with an electric mixer. The creamy texture will give the bars their soft, chewy consistency.
#### 3. **Add the Eggs and Vanilla**
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. This will enhance the flavor and make your bars even more aromatic.
#### 4. **Mix the Dry Ingredients**
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
#### 5. **Stir in the Chocolate Chips**
Fold in the chocolate chips (and any optional add-ins) with a spatula. The chocolate chips should be evenly distributed throughout the dough for that perfect chocolatey bite in every piece.
#### 6. **Spread the Dough into the Pan**
Scoop the dough into your prepared 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. Make sure the dough is spread all the way to the edges of the pan.
7. **Bake the Bars**
Bake in the preheated oven for about **25-30 minutes**, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so check the bars around the 25-minute mark.
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