All In Cookie Bars
Thick chocolate chip cookie base packed full with add-ins you have in your pantry.
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- 1 8x8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add Ins - can be customized based on what you have on hand
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2/3 cup pretzel pieces
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar until light in texture.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- With a sturdy wooden spoon, stir in add ins of your choice.
- Press dough into prepared baking pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until golden in color and a test stick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
Notes
Use whatever add ins you happen to have in your pantry. Possible options: toffee bits, walnuts, peanuts, potato chips, gold fish, chocolate of any type (dark, milk, white, etc).