I baked about 100 dozen cookies for the holidays and THESE were everyone’s favorite sweet! 😋

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🎄🍪 I baked about 100 dozen cookies for the holidays and THESE were everyone’s favorite sweet! 😋
If you’re looking for a dessert that every single person will beg you to make again, these heavenly cookie bars are it. Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with the perfect balance of chewy + gooey. People were grabbing them before they even hit the dessert table!

And the best part? These bars freeze beautifully—just thaw about 10 minutes before serving and they taste freshly baked. Perfect for busy moms, holiday hosts, potlucks, or last-minute treat emergencies.

⭐ Why These Cookie Bars Are So Loved

These bars have everything you want in a holiday dessert:
✨ A buttery, golden crust
✨ Rich, sweet filling
✨ That irresistible soft, chewy texture
✨ Simple ingredients you already have at home
✨ Easy to batch-make and freeze
Whether you’re baking for Christmas, New Year’s, birthdays, or just because—these bars never disappoint. My family actually told me to “hide a tray for us” because they disappear so fast. 🤣

🍫 Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 ½ cups brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tbsp vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup chocolate chips (or white chocolate, peanut butter chips, etc.)

Optional: chopped pecans, walnuts, or festive sprinkles

👩‍🍳 How to Make the Best Cookie Bars Ever

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients—don’t overmix!
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or your favorite add-ins.
  7. Spread the dough evenly into your pan.
  8. Bake 22–28 minutes or until golden on top.
  9. Let cool completely before cutting into bars (trust me, they slice sooo much better!).

They come out moist, rich, and absolutely irresistible.

❄️ Freezer Tip for Busy Bakers

Let the bars cool fully → slice → wrap tightly in plastic wrap → pop in a freezer bag.
Thaw for 10 minutes before serving.
They taste like you just baked them. Perfect for prepping ahead for parties!

💬 Tell Me…

Would you try these cookie bars?
Comment “YUMMY” 😍🍪 if you want more holiday-ready treats like this!

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