Name: Soft & Chewy Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided; 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

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These Soft & Chewy Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars are rich, buttery, and packed with chocolate chips. I love this recipe because I get classic chocolate chip cookie flavor in an easy bar form, without scooping or baking multiple trays.

Soft & Chewy Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided

1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Directions

I preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 13x10-inch jelly roll pan.

In a small bowl, I combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, I beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy.

I add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Next, I mix in the flour mixture just until combined.

I stir in 1 ⅔ cups chocolate morsels and the chopped nuts if I am using them.

I press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, then sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup chocolate morsels on top.

I bake the bars for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

I let them cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into bars.

Servings and Timing

This recipe makes 24 servings.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Calories: about 290 kcal per serving

Variations

I sometimes swap the semi-sweet chocolate morsels for milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate chips.

For extra texture, I add chopped walnuts, pecans, or even shredded coconut.

I can also sprinkle a little flaky salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty flavor.

Storage/Reheating

I store these cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

For longer storage, I freeze the bars in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

To reheat, I warm a bar in the microwave for about 10 seconds so the chocolate softens again.

FAQs

Can I make these cookie bars without nuts?

Yes, I can leave out the nuts completely. The bars will still be soft, chewy, and full of chocolate.

Can I use a different pan?

I can use a similar-sized baking pan, but the baking time may change if the bars are thicker or thinner.

How do I know when the cookie bars are done?

I look for golden edges and a lightly set center. I avoid overbaking so the bars stay chewy.

Can I freeze Nestle Toll House cookie bars?

Yes, I freeze them after they cool completely. I like to separate layers with parchment paper.

Can I use salted butter?

Yes, I can use salted butter, but I usually reduce the added salt slightly.

Conclusion

These Soft & Chewy Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars are an easy, classic dessert that I can make in one pan. I love how they deliver all the flavor of chocolate chip cookies with less work and plenty of soft, chewy texture.

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Author: Cheryl
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 bars
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These Soft & Chewy Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars are buttery, rich, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. They deliver classic chocolate chip cookie flavor in an easy-to-slice dessert bar form.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 13x10-inch jelly roll pan.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
Stir in 1 ⅔ cups of the chocolate morsels and the chopped nuts if using.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup chocolate morsels over the top.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and lightly set in the center.
Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.