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Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies with a festive twist, making them the perfect treat for any celebration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the bars rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter Melted and cooled slightly.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Can substitute with white or milk chocolate.
  • 1/4 cup red and blue sprinkles Adds a festive look.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, melt the butter until gooey, let it cool slightly, then whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and half of the red and blue sprinkles.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top; sprinkle the remaining sprinkles on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for a bit, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter. If desired, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking for extra chewiness. Warm bars in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds before serving for that gooey texture.