Decadent Chocolate Cookie Bars

The first chocolate chip cookie was created by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938 when she added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create chocolate cookies. Instead, the chocolate chips retained their shape, giving birth to the iconic chocolate chip cookie.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Decadent Chocolate Cookie Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 100 gram Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the dish for 30 minutes.
10. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.