- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
- Mix Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the cookie dough.
- Spread in Pan:
- Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Cool and Slice:
- Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your lazy chocolate chip cookie bars! They’re great for a quick treat or for sharing.
These cookie bars are a time-saving alternative to traditional chocolate chip cookies, and they still deliver that delicious homemade flavor. Feel free to customize them by adding nuts, caramel, or other mix-ins of your choice.