Description
Indulge in rich and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars made with plant-based butter and natural vanilla extract. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, delivering the familiar comfort of classic cookies in an easy-to-share, sliceable form ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper, making sure the edges hang over for easy removal later.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the plant-based butter with brown and white sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This process creates the perfect base for soft and chewy bars.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Pour in the natural vanilla extract and mix until fully combined, infusing the dough with that inviting, sweet aroma.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients, ensuring the dough forms without being overworked.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold in the plant-based chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Transfer and Bake: Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper edges. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter to help the sugar cream better for a lighter dough texture.
- Do not over mix the dough; mix just until combined to avoid tough bars.
- Line your pan well with parchment paper with overhang to make removal and cleanup easier.
- Watch the baking time: bake slightly less time for softer bars or a bit longer for crispier edges.
- Customize your chocolate chips by mixing dark, milk, or white plant-based types for fun flavor blends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, vegan cookie bars, plant-based dessert, chewy cookie bars, easy cookie bars
