Description
Romantic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars elevate Valentine’s Day desserts with rich, fudgy layers of love. Chocolate chips and creamy texture create a delightful sweet experience you’ll savor and share with your special someone.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Leavening and Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and create a nonstick surface in a baking pan using parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Combine butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to ensure a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a separate container, then gently integrate into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent tough texture.
- Delicately introduce chocolate chips and festive sprinkles, folding them into the batter with gentle, sweeping motions.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden and center remains slightly tender.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature, which helps set the bars and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, slice into symmetrical squares, creating perfect Valentine’s Day treats ready to be served and enjoyed.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar levels for different taste preferences.
- Experiment with dairy-free butter alternatives for lactose-intolerant bakers.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make recipe celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Prevent overmixing by folding ingredients gently to maintain soft, tender cookie bar consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg