Preparation

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent the bars from sticking.

Step 2: Prepare Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a separate large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Beat in the two large eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. This creates the base for the cookie dough.

Step 4: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing, as this can affect the texture of the bars.
2. Fold in the 2 cups of chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5: Bake the Bars

1. Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

1. Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cookie bars cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes.
2. Slice into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy!