Chocolate chip cookie bars

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Chocolate chip cookie bars

I’ve been in a big cookie bar mood lately. They’re just so much easier than making cookies. No need to portion dough, bake, wait, and repeat it all over and over. You just throw all the dough into a pan and 15 minutes later you’re all set. In fact, growing up I almost preferred chocolate chip cookie bars over cookies.

These bars have a good amount of chocolate chips in them, which is awesome.

Chocolate Chip Bars – from My Baking Adventures, originally from Cookie Madness
8 oz regular salted butter (2 sticks) – I used unsalted butter
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup of brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) – I added the salt
2 (12 oz) packages of semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans (optional) – I omitted the pecans

Cream the butter and sugars, beat in the eggs and vanilla.. Combine the dry ingredients and blend in. Add chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 15x 10 inch baking pan. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Bars and Brownies, Dessert

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11 Responses to “Red White and Blue No-Bake Frozen Cupcakes”

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CB — July 14, 2008 at 12:50 am

Oh that looks so yummy for summer! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for entering 🙂
/Clara
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Nikki57 — July 14, 2008 at 1:36 am

Those look absolutely delicious!!
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Joelen — July 14, 2008 at 2:27 am

Looks fabulous with all the color! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Janna — July 14, 2008 at 5:57 pm

Was the consistency like ice cream? It sounds cool and summery. Plus you probably get super brownie points for submitting so early!
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Mara — July 14, 2008 at 6:23 pm

YUM this is perfect for the sweltering summer months! i am all about frozen desserts right now!
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Jen — July 15, 2008 at 12:14 am

The texture isn’t quite as creamy as ice cream… It’s more frozen than that(?) They are really good though!
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Ivy — July 15, 2008 at 2:55 am

Oh wow! I like these. What a cool idea and they look so good for the hot days of summer. Where do you live? Can I come pick some up? 🙂
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Martha — July 19, 2008 at 12:52 am

Jen, these look yummy!
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Nikki57 — August 25, 2008 at 9:48 pm

CONGRATS … You are the Cupcake Hero!!
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KimboSue — July 1, 2009 at 6:28 pm

I know this post is like a year old, but I followed a link from another page and found it. Question – do you have to keep them frozen until serving? We’re going to a pool party, so they might be outside for a while. Will they melt?
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Jen — July 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm

If I remember correctly, they will melt. They might be fine for a little while, but not all afternoon. Sorry I can’t be more help!