Description
Crumbly, slightly chewy bars with gooey chocolate centers, made with a buttery crust and precise sugar balancing for layered texture. Perfect for customization, easy to store, and finished in an hour.
Ingredients
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt
Add melted butter and sugars; mix until crumbly
Beat eggs, vanilla, and 1 cup chocolate chips into the dough
Press half into the prepared pan
Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top
Bake for 55 minutes until golden and edges are crispy
Let cool completely before slicing into bars
Notes
Use gluten-free flour blend for dietary needs
Coconut sugar is a viable substitute for light brown sugar
Chill dough for 15 minutes if too soft to handle
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg