Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Nutty chocolate chip bars on a sheet of parchment paper.

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These nutty chocolate chip cookie bars bake up soft and golden in a sheet pan, with gooey chocolate chips and a little crunch from toasted nuts.

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Chilling Time15

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: bars

Calories: 123kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

1½ cups nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans) toasted coarsely chopped
1 cup butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter then add ½ teaspoon salt)
1½ cups chocolate chips (I used semi sweet)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Pre-heat 350F/180C. Grease or spray or line with parchment paper a 15x10 inch / 38x25 cm baking sheet or jelly roll pan.
Place nuts in a single layer on an ungreased baking / cookie sheet. Bake in a pre-heated 350F (180C) oven for 5-8 minutes or until they are golden brown, remove immediately from pan to cool in a clean bowl. Do not leave the nuts on the cookie sheet as they will continue to bake, then coarsely chops.
In the mixing bowl cream the butter for 2 minutes, add the sugars and beat to combine, add the eggs one at a time beating after each addition, beat in the vanilla.
Sift the flour, baking soda and salt into the wet ingredients and beat on low just to combine or stir with a wooden spoon or spatula, do not over mix. Stir in the nuts and chocolate chips. Cover and chill the dough for 15 minutes.
Spread the dough on the prepared pan, (I found it easiest to place the dough in the pan and then lay a sheet of parchment paper on top and press down, then remove the paper).
Bake for 18-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack, cut into bars in the pan while still slightly war, then let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store the Nutty chocolate chip bars?

Once completely cooled, keep the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh and soft for up to 4 days.

Once the bars have cooled, wrap them individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Place the wrapped bars in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.

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