Aunt Betty’S Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Aunt Betty’S Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1 cup White Granulated Sugar; 2 sticks Butter, Softened At Room Temperature; 3 whole Eggs, Beaten; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 3-1/2 cups Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (1 Ounce Package); 2 teaspoons Cream Of Tartar; 2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips; 2 Tablespoons Half-and-half; 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Servings: persons

1 cup Brown Sugar
1 cup White Granulated Sugar
2 sticks Butter, Softened At Room Temperature
3 whole Eggs, Beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3-1/2 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (1 Ounce Package)
2 teaspoons Cream Of Tartar
2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Half-and-half
1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1
Preheat your oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar and butter. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir well.
3
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, pudding mix and cream of tartar. Stir this into the sugar mixture. Mix until combined. Add the 2 cups of chocolate chips and mix until combined.
4
Spread the cookie mixture evenly into the pan. Bake the cookies at 350 F for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Check to be sure they are done (toothpick poked in the center should come out clean) at 20 minutes. If not, put them back in the oven for a few minutes longer.
5
While the bar cookies are baking, melt 1 cup semi sweet morsels in the microwave (melt for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between each additional 30 second increment; stop once it's smooth). Stir in the half and half until the mixture is creamy.
6
As soon as the bars come out of the oven spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the top. Cool before cutting.
7
Makes approximately 24 small bars.

2040

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Brown Sugar, 1 cup White Granulated Sugar, 2 sticks Butter, Softened At Room Temperature, 3 whole Eggs, Beaten, and more.

Yes, Aunt Betty’S Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Aunt Betty’S Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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