Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Printable Version)
Rich chocolate chip bars layered with peanut butter topping and a soft, sweet base.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 -
113 grams unsalted butter, softened
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150 grams light brown sugar, packed
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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397 grams sweetened condensed milk (one 14 oz can)
→ Add-ins
06 -
340 grams mini chocolate chips
→ Topping
07 -
125 grams creamy peanut butter
08 -
85 grams milk chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Line an 20x20 cm baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
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On low speed, alternate adding all-purpose flour and sweetened condensed milk to the butter mixture until just combined. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
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Press the sticky dough evenly into the prepared pan. Lightly flour your hands if needed to prevent sticking.
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Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight until firm.
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Combine peanut butter and milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Pour and spread the peanut butter mixture over the chilled dough layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Lightly flour your hands to ease pressing the sticky dough into the pan.