Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These are the best chocolate chip cookie bars in the world! I recently went to a computer training class and this young mother brought two large cookie sheets filled with these yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. They were cut into 2-inch squares and placed on a plate to pass around with some napkins. Can you picture how a plate is being passed around the room to share a treat for the night? Chocolate: Everything You Want to Know

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

As the plate went around the room all of a sudden people started asking for seconds and thirds. First of all, anything that is homemade is obviously awesome! Well, this recipe is a moist chewy cookie bar. Okay, I had to have this recipe!!

One of the instructors asked if he could take some cookies home to his wife. He picked up six of these and put them in his pocket (no napkin). You have to know this sweet gentleman. I am sure he and his wife don’t make homemade goodies at their home. I think he is in his late 70’s. It was a precious moment to see. I know he and his wife will love those cookies for a few days.

The thing I like about this recipe is the fact that the ingredients are in my pantry. I don’t usually store instant pudding, except for the chocolate cake I make.

But I will for sure start buying a few small boxes of instant pudding in the future. I love having a recipe I can make from scratch and not have to go to the store if I need to make a dessert at the last minute. Mental note, buy some small boxes of instant pudding for the pantry.

Kitchen Tools You May Need

• Stand Mixer (although you could mix them by hand with a stong arm)
• Cookie sheet
• Deep Cookie Sheet with Lid (this is what I use)
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Spatula
• Brownie Server

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Bars

Gather the ingredients so you have everything you need.

• 2 cups butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 eggs (beaten)
• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each instant vanilla pudding)
• 4-1/2 cups flour
• 3 cups chocolate chips

Step One

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cream the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

Step Two

Add the dry vanilla pudding and flour. Mix thoroughly. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step Three

Be sure the mixture is thoroughly mixed so you don’t have any “dry” spots in the cookies after they are cooked!

Step Four

Spread the dough onto the greased cookie sheet. This is a little tricky because the dough is really thick. You can use your hands to spread it out, or a spatula. I used my hands because it is a very stiff dough. I just pushed the dough into corners and smoothed it out flat. Easy peasy.

Step Five

Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Finished Product

Let cool and cut into 2-inch squares.

How do I store these?

I store my baked chocolate chip cookie bars in the pan with the lid. But you can store them in an airtight container.

Can I freeze these?

Yes, you can, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in freezer bags. They will be good for about 1-2 months in the freezer.

Final Word

Let me know if you make a batch of my best chocolate chip cookie bars, I would love to hear. I bet you can smell them baking from my house, enjoy! May God bless you and your family. It’s never too late to be prepared for the unexpected if you start today. May God Bless this world, Linda