Description
Deliciously rich and chewy cookie dough bars made with a blend of brown and granulated sugars, mini chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk. These bars are baked until golden and firm, making a perfect handheld treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookie dough bars.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and airy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully combined with the butter and sugar mixture.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the bowl, mixing gently to form the dough without overworking it to maintain tenderness.
- Mix in Chocolate Chips and Condensed Milk: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk carefully until everything is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Transfer to Dish: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center feels firm to the touch.
- Cool in Pan: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes to set before removing.
- Remove and Cool Completely: Using the parchment paper, lift the bars out of the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough bars.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with your favorite chips like white chocolate or peanut butter.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nuttier texture, add a 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
