Chocolate chip cookie bars are one of my favourite quick and easy treats to whip up. I’ve been making these cookie bars forever, and they’re still a favourite.
Because you have to love a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie that mixes up in minutes, and doesn’t need to be chilled or scooped into individual cookies.
These cookie bars can be made in one bowl. You don’t need an electric mixer. And they can be ready to put in the oven before it’s even finished heating up.
You don’t even need to remember to soften your butter for this recipe because it’s melted instead.
When testing for doneness, your best guides are time and appearance (be sure to follow the instructions given in your recipe).
What is the best way to store chocolate chip cookie bars?
To store these cookie bars, first let them cool completely in the pan, and then lift them out and slice them into bars.
You can then store them in an airtight container at room temperature. I find they stay fresh for 4-5 days this way.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
FAQ
How do you tell if bar cookies are done?
Why are my cookie bars raw in the middle?
Can you’re bake undercooked cookie bars?
How do you know when to stop baking cookies?
How do you know if cookies are done?
Another quick and easy way to check for cookie doneness is to look at the bottoms. (This is personally my favorite way to check if my cookies are done. In my opinion, it’s a no-fail way to check them.) All you need to do is put on an oven mitt and pull the cookie sheet halfway out. Then, use a spatula to lift one of the cookies gently.
How do you know if cookie bars are done?
Knowing when these cookie bars are done is something you’ll both see and smell. The cookies should still be somewhat soft in the middle as they will continue cooking as they cool. My number one barometer for doneness is when the cookie edges brown and pull away from the pan. Look for a golden crust.
How do you test a bar cookie?
Insert a toothpick into bar cookies. It’s sometimes hard to test the doneness of bar cookies because they are so dense and often dark in coloring. Get a wooden toothpick or skewer and push it into the bar. Keep going until you reach the halfway point of the cookie. Withdraw the toothpick.
How do you know if a chocolate chip cookie is done?
A hint of brown may be noticeable on the edges. Chocolate chip cookies are done when they have a firm golden edge or bottom and appear slightly set on top. If the edges become dark brown, they are overbaked. If edges aren’t golden and tops are soft and shiny, bake a little longer.