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Chewy Cookie Bars with Chocolate and Toasted Walnuts

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These chewy cookie bars combine rich chocolate and toasted walnuts for a nostalgic, comforting treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (270g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (120g) toasted walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the walnuts by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway, until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and toasted walnuts with a spatula until evenly distributed.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft to the touch. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning. Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Do not overmix the dough to keep bars chewy. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. If bars seem underbaked in the center, tent with foil and bake 3-5 minutes longer.

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