Description
Warm, buttery, and packed with gooey chocolate chips, these Lazy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the ultimate easy dessert. With no mixer, no chilling, and only one bowl required, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute guests, or anytime you need a quick sweet fix. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for those looking for easy dessert bars, quick baking ideas, or crowd-pleasing cookie recipes. Great for potlucks, bake sales, or cozy nights at home. A chewy, chocolatey win every time.
Ingredients
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently until no dry streaks remain.
5. Fold in most of the chocolate chips, saving a few for the top.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
7. Bake for 22–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set but soft.
8. Cool for 20 minutes in the pan. Lift out and slice into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Don’t overbake—these bars continue to cook as they cool and should be soft in the center.
Customize with chopped nuts, white chocolate, or a peanut butter swirl for variation.
Bars can be frozen up to 2 months—wrap individually and store in a freezer bag.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie bars, easy dessert bars, lazy cookie recipe, quick dessert, snack bar recipe