How to Make Cookie Dough (Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars)
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If you’ve ever wondered how to make cookie dough from scratch, specifically chocolate chip cookie dough bars, this is hands down my favorite way to do it because cookie dough is my absolute favorite thing to eat in the world. I know you’re not supposed to eat it raw, but I’m guilty times ten.
EASY Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
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- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Crushed walnuts optional
Instructions : Step by Step
- Cream butter and sugars together in mixer
- Add eggs and vanilla and continue to mix
- Slowly add flower, salt and baking soda
- Mix until smooth
- Fold in chocolate chips
- Spread evenly in greased 9×13 glass baking dish
- Bake for 15-20 minutes on 350
- I prefer them a bit gooey so I tend to cook a little less.
adapted from Betty Crocker and So Festive.
Tips: I usually add more vanilla because I love the taste—an extra 1/2 to 1 teaspoon works for me. Feel free to use less if you’re not a vanilla person. This dough would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day using a heart cookie cutter.
These bars lasted about two hours, and only because I made everyone wait until after I took pictures. Now that you know how to make cookie dough, would you use chocolate chips or another candy? M&M’s are perfect too!
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Would these not be considered chocolate chip cookies once you bake them?
Not really Karen as they turn out thicker like a bar, as opposed to a thinner round cookie. Try it and enjoy!
Thanks for linking back to my recipe on So Festive! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookie bars. What a cool blog you have! Have a great weekend!
xo,
Mel
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Thank you Mel! They were yummy 😉
Oh my this looks amazing!!!!
Thanks Ashley!!
These look amazing! Just pinned and can’t wait to try!
They are yummy for sure 😉
Gooey cookies are the best! YUM!
Thanks Rachel for stopping by!
My daughter has made them twice and they are yummy, especially with a scoop of ice cream on top. Just like a pazookie without the high cost. There is a batch in the oven as I type this with white chocolate chips and coconut. Wish we had macadamia nuts, but they will still be delicious! Thanks for the recipe.