Chocolate Chip Cookie Squares are a great way to enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate chip cookies in a simpler, less time-consuming form.
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate, depending on your preference)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Press it down gently with a spatula to smooth out the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so check around the 20-minute mark.
Allow the squares to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Enjoy your chocolate chip cookie squares! They should be soft, chewy, and full of chocolatey goodness.