Description
Romantic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars become a sweet love letter on Valentine’s Day, melting hearts with rich, gooey chocolate and buttery richness. Romance and comfort blend perfectly, promising pure bliss for you and your loved one.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (540 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (170 g or 1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
Chocolate and Sweet Add-ins:
- 1 cup Valentines-themed M&Ms
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Valentines sprinkles (optional)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating.
- In a medium mixing vessel, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, and salt using a whisk. Reserve this dry mixture to the side.
- Within a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously blend melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until achieving a harmonious consistency. Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until perfectly integrated.
- Gently incorporate the reserved dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter. Tenderly fold most of the M&Ms, chocolate chips, and half the sprinkles throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the developed dough into the prepared pan, distributing it evenly across the surface. Artfully press the remaining M&Ms and sprinkles atop the dough for visual appeal and texture.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Monitor until the edges turn golden and the center appears just barely set, taking care to avoid excessive baking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely within the pan. Once cooled, utilize the parchment paper to lift the entire batch, then slice into delectable squares or rectangular portions for serving.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adjusting oven temperature slightly for crispier or softer edges, depending on personal preference.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smoother batter integration and more consistent texture throughout the cookie bars.
- Swap traditional M&Ms with allergen-free chocolate alternatives or use seasonal color variations for themed celebrations, making the recipe adaptable for different dietary needs and occasions.
- Prevent sticking by using a light coating of non-stick spray on parchment paper, ensuring easy removal and clean cutting of cookie bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg