Just like the regular chocolate chip cookies you normally have, the bars are also soft and chewy on the inside and you know the best part of it, it’s very easy to make.

The first step you need to do is to create the cookie batter, place it in a square or rectangle pan and then bake. If you have made brownies before then you are at an advantage because you will understand what I mean but even if you haven’t, you don’t have to worry because this article will direct you on what to do.

Whenever im making the chocolate chip cookie bars, I love adding lots of chocolate chips so every bite i take, it’s loaded with the chips.


Ingredients used:

2 cups All purpose flour
11/2 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Baking powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs
1 cup Melted unsalted butter
½ cup Light brown sugar
½ cup Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Almond extract
11/2 cup Dark chocolate chips

All purpose flour:
Personally, when making cookies, i love using all purpose flour because it gives my cookies good texture.

Cornstarch:
It’s very painful when you put so much time and energy to bake your cookies, and instead of turning out soft and chewy it becomes hard on the inside.

The work of the cornstarch in this recipe is to help that cookie bars become very soft and chewy on the inside.

Baking soda:
This helps the cookie rise and gives it a good structure.

Baking powder:
This helps the cookie bake well and gives it a nice texture.

Salt:
This helps to balance the sugar.

Eggs:
This helps to also make the cookie soft on the inside and give it a nice structure, and texture.

Unsalted butter:
This is a major ingredient in this recipe, it gives the cookie a nice texture and also makes it soft on the inside.

Light brown sugar:
Used as sweetener, and also helps the texture of the cookie pop.

Granulated sugar:
Also used as sweetener, and helps the texture of the cookie.

Almond extract:
This adds flavour to the cookie. You can substitute it with any flavour of your choice.

Dark chocolate chips:
Of course, the chocolate chip cookie bars isn’t complete without the chocolate chips. When making this, i love going for sweetened chips.

The flavours and ingredients used in this recipe go very well together and deliver a nice cookie to you.




Procedure:

Preheat the oven to 350oF, lightly grease and line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar

Mix the ingredients until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined

Add the eggs and almond extract, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Give the dry ingredients a little whisk

Add half of the dry ingredients into the liquid and gently fold

Add the remaining dry ingredients inside and stir until well combined

Add the chocolate chips and stir

Pour the cookie batter inside the baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes

Remove from heat and leave to cool for 10 minutes

Cut the cookie into bars and serve.



Common mistakes that can occur/ how to avoid them

Hard texture:

This can occur if you over add the flour. The measurement of flour used is the right amount for this recipe. Don’t over add any ingredients, just follow the instructions.

Cookie cracks/over pouring:

Remember, we added baking soda to this recipe so the cookie bar can rise. Now if you use a smaller pan than the correct size, the batter will rise and begin to have cracks and that won’t be good for your bars.

Secondly, when your cookie is baked, allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before you start cutting into bars. Don’t just cut it once it comes out from the oven.

Cookie sticking to the pan:

Always line your pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it before pouring your batter else the batter will stick to the pan.


For other cookie recipes:

https://thegoldberyl.com/american-chocolate-chip-cookies/

https://thegoldberyl.com/italian-chocolate-biscotti-recipe/