Description
These Chocolate Sugar Cookie Bars offer a delightful balance between a crispy exterior and a chewy interior, topped with a sweet frosting and melty chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and light.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly dispersed.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Combine powdered sugar and milk for the frosting, then spread over the bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For an extra twist, consider swirling in peanut butter or adding nuts for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg