These Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are on overload when it comes to sweet, melted chocolate. They're soft and chewy and have an ever so slight crunch from the added pecan chips.
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2011. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
The contrast of textures and flavors is enough to send you running for another bar... and a large glass of milk!
Chocolate Chip COOKIES BARS {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cups unsalted butter, softened
1-½ cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 12 oz. package mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter chips
½ cup chopped pecan pieces
-Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
-grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
-Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
-Cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
-Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture and continue blending until completely combined.
-Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients at slow speed, mixing well.
-Stir in the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped pecans.
-Spread into your prepared and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
-Cool on a wire rack.
-Cut into bars or squares.
-Go get your milk.
*Special note - These will not last long. Make sure you save some for your oldest son who is coming over for a visit today (even if it means slapping your husband's hands away. 🙂
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yummychunklet says
OMG, these look so tasty and amazing!
Andrew's Mom says
Renee - are these kinda gooey like a blondie - we love those here!
The Vanilla Bean Baker says
I'm sure it was just a tender love tap on your husband's hand when he reached for another bar. Who can blame him, they look delicious. Hope your son and husband didn't get into a wrestling match over the last of these 🙂
Sue says
Oh my goodness, these look FABULOUS!