Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies: Easy Chewy Bar Cookies
These Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies are easy-to-make bar cookies that offer a perfect blend of gooey chocolate and a dense, chewy texture. Baked in a single pan, they are a convenient and delicious alternative to classic drop cookies.
- Author: info.mealsmell
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in the chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and shake slightly to settle.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- For the chewiest results, ensure you do not overbake the bars; they should still look slightly soft in the center.
- Using parchment paper with an overhang allows you to lift the entire block out for clean slicing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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