Description
Deliciously chewy and rich chocolate bars perfect for the holiday season, evoking nostalgia and joy.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan (9×13 works best) or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cream together butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
- Whisk together flour and baking soda; gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Stir in your chocolate chips—be generous; they’re the heart of this recipe!
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan before slicing them into squares.
Notes
For those extra-chewy edges, slightly underbake the bars. They’ll continue to cook as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate bars, Christmas dessert, holiday recipe, chewy bars, baking