Best 8 Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Recipes

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When it comes to the world of desserts, Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookie bars stand out as a classic indulgence. These delightful treats offer a perfect balance of soft and chewy textures, studded with rich and gooey chocolate chips in every bite. With a history rooted in the culinary expertise of Ghirardelli, these cookie bars have become a beloved favorite among chocolate enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. In this article, we will delve into the realm of Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookie bars, exploring the origins, variations, and techniques that go into crafting this delectable dessert. We will provide you with insights into the ingredients, the baking process, and the secrets behind achieving that perfect golden-brown top and gooey center. So, let's embark on a mouthwatering journey as we discover the best recipe for Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookie bars and tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by ALICIA

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup macadamia nuts or 1 cup pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. In a large bowl, beat butter with brown sugar and vanilla at medium speed until light and fluffy. 3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. 4. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to egg mixtuer while mixing on low speed. 5. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using. 6. Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 13x9 inch (3.5L) pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. 7. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Remove from pan and cut into squares. ***Instead of adding nuts you can add mini m&m's

GHIRARDELLI FLOURLESS FUDGY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Ghirardelli Flourless Fudgy Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Chocolate-forward with a nice crunch from pecans, these cookies boast two types of chocolate with a delightfully crisp outside and a rich, fudgy interior. Pro tip: Make sure to whisk the egg whites until they are very foamy--this gives the cookies the 'lift' they need.

Provided by Ghirardelli

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ghirardelli®

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup finely chopped pecans
Cooking spray
3 cups powdered sugar
⅔ cup Ghirardelli Premium Baking Cocoa
¼ teaspoon table salt
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper; lightly coat parchment with cooking spray.
  • Sift together powdered sugar, Ghirardelli Premium Baking Cocoa, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg whites in a separate bowl until frothy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir egg whites and vanilla into powdered sugar mixture. Batter will be very thick. Stir in Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Chips and toasted pecans until well combined.
  • Using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), scoop dough, and place 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until tops are shiny and cracked, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks and cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 37.7 mg, Sugar 22 g

GHIRARDELLI® CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Ghirardelli® Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies image

The classic chocolate chip cookie just got better! This indulgent cookie made with Ghirardelli's® Bittersweet 60% Cacao Baking Chips is delicious with every cookie bite!

Provided by Ghirardelli

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ghirardelli®

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
2 cups Ghirardelli® Bittersweet 60% Cacao Baking Chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with both sugars at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, one at a time. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
  • Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until chocolate chip cookies are golden brown.

GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies image

This is the recipe right off the bag. I like this recipe better than Toll House recipe because the mix seems less sugary tasting so the flavor of the chips stands out.

Provided by MarylandMomof3

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 24m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Stir flour with baking soda and salt, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter with sugars at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color (about 4 minutes).
  • Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mix on low speed until incorporated.
  • Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture.
  • Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9-11 miutes or until golden.
  • Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BAR



Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar image

Every Wednesday The Montreal Gazette posts recipes according to the theme of the week or recipe requests that readers ask for. This is a recipe request, and it is from American chocolate company, Ghiradelli. I have made and ate this recipe and is decidedly very good.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 cup pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter with brown sugar and vanilla at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
  • In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to egg mixtuer while mixing on low speed.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
  • Spread batter evenly in an ungreased 13x9 inch (3.5L) pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Remove from pan and cut into squares.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Downtown Disney Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Make and share this Downtown Disney Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dustcatcher

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 10m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
11 ounces Ghirardelli double chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Stir flour with baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large mixer bowl, cream butter with sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and Double Chocolate Chips.
  • Drop tablespoon of dough per cookie onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375°F for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1571, Fat 91.7, SaturatedFat 45.7, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 994, Carbohydrate 185, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 121.1, Protein 18.6

MILK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (GHIRARDELLI)



Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies (Ghirardelli) image

Ghirardelli is not my favorite but these cookies are quite delicious and easy to make. Found the recipe on another site and when I bought the chocolate chips it was on the bag ha ha. Very easy recipe but I am still on the look out for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. Enjoy!

Provided by theluckchain

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 4 Dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups unsifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 cups ghirardelli milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) or 1 cup pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375 degrees F.
  • Stir Flour with baking soda and salt, set aside.
  • Beat butter with sugar and brown sugar at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color (about 4 minutes).
  • Add Vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
  • Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture.
  • Stir in Chocolate chips and nuts (if desired).
  • Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 9 - 11 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 166, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.2, Protein 2

GHIRARDELLI® MAGIC COOKIE BARS



Ghirardelli® Magic Cookie Bars image

Layers of graham cracker crumbs, coconut, chocolate chips and nuts bake up into sweet, delicious treats--magically without a single mixing bowl!

Provided by Ghirardelli

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter or margarine
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
14 fluid ounces sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for glass dish). In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork. Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill if desired. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. Ghirardelli chocolate chips are a great option, but you can use any brand you like.
  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature. This will help the cookies bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. The centers of the cookies should still be slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will help them set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Ghirardelli chocolate chip cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday party. With their rich chocolate flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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