Best 9 Chocolate Chip Bars Or Shadow Bars Recipes

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Craving a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the texture of a chewy bar? Look no further! Our article will guide you through the world of chocolate chip bars and shadow bars, introducing you to the history, variations, and essential tips for creating the perfect batch. Whether you prefer classic chocolate chip bars with a gooey center or decadent shadow bars with layers of chocolate and crust, this article will provide all the information you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



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These bars offer the best of both worlds, cookie-wise: The edges are crisp and browned if you like crust, but the center cuts are extra gooey and rich.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook¿s Note)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
One 12-ounce bag (a scant 2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave on medium power until melted. Alternatively melt the butter in a small saucepan. Brush some butter on the inside of a 9-by-13-inch pan and cool the remaining butter slightly. Whisk the remaining cooled butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spoon or spatula, taking care not to over mix. The batter should be thick and all of the flour mixture should be fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until the edges are browned and the center is completely set, about 30 minutes. Cool completely, at least one hour, cut into 24 pieces and serve.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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Make and share this Ultimate Chocolate Chip Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by truebrit

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 24-45 2 inch - 1 inch sized square cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix margarine and sugars in a large bowl.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Spread in a greased 9 x 13" baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 396.9, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 33.6, Protein 4

CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAM BARS



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A perfect dessert to serve company. Kids love them. Quick and easy to make.

Provided by SWEATSUGAR

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes     Double Chocolate

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together 1/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir in 1 cup of flour until well blended. Press the dough into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven; remove and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix eggs and vanilla. Combine 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder and salt so there are no lumps. Stir the sugar mixture into the eggs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread over the pre-baked crust.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool and drizzle with chocolate glaze.
  • To make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the cocoa, 4 teaspoons butter, and boiling water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar. Drizzle over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 72.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips, the bars are especially good served with a big glass of cold milk. -Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread into a greased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until bars test done, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THICK AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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A blondie lover's dream, these bars are moist, dense and chewy. Perfect for a bake sale or as a take-a-long. They can also be cut into 1-inch bites for a large party.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (about 12 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13by-9-inch baking pan with foil, letting the excess hang over the edges of the pan by about 1 inch (this will help you lift the bar easily from the pan in one piece). Spray the pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugars until combined. Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix in the egg, egg yolk, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined (be careful not to over mix the dough or the bars will be tough). Fold in the chocolate chips and the peanuts.
  • Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, pressing and smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the top is slightly golden and firm to the touch and the edges are starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Lift up on the foil overhang to remove the bar from the pan, and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a ruler to cut it into 2-inch squares.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



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Chocolate, butterscotch, and white vanilla baking chips join forces to become a tasty triple threat in this easy-to-make recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars. These cookie bars only need five ingredients and take just about ten minutes to prep, but you would never guess they are this easy to make by how good they taste! Take out your 9X13 pan and make sure you have a Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix handy. Now, get ready for some Betty inspiration! You can either make these easy chocolate chip cookie bars as directed, or easily substitute in colored baking chips or M&Ms for a more festive twist on this easy and delicious recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cookie mix, butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in butterscotch chips and white vanilla baking chips. Using floured fingers, evenly press dough in pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP DREAM BARS



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Dreaming of a rich chocolate bar? Here it is--ready to be the best on a cookie tray.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and the butter. Stir in 1 cup flour. Press in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix eggs, 1 cup brown sugar and the vanilla. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, the baking powder and salt. Stir in semisweet and milk chocolate chips. Spread over crust.
  • Bake bars 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat all Chocolate Glaze ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 80 mg

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS



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I found this recipe in a local church cookbook. If you like a softer cookie bar, then this is the recipe for you! A definite crowd and family pleaser. I frequently give out this recipe. Also a great midnight snack IF there are any left!

Provided by Peggy V.

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together well except for the chocolate chips.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Bake in a 9X13 pan for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • I have better results using a metal pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.7, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.8, Protein 2.5

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



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Is it a bar, or is it a cookie?

Provided by Gary Scott

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift together the salt and flour and mix into the butter mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts. Mix until well blended. Press batter into a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into bars and let cool in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 64.5 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips for Achieving Perfect Chocolate Chip Bars

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bars. Look for chips that are made with real chocolate, not compound chocolate.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make the bars dry and crumbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion

Chocolate chip bars are a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With these tips, you can create perfect chocolate chip bars that will be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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