How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour into a large bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup cornstarch (optional) to the flour and whisk to combine.

In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup light brown sugar.

Add 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled slightly) and 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening to the sugars and mix until creamy.

Add 2 large eggs to the mixture and combine well.

Stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a soft and sticky dough.

Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips (less than usual for a cakey texture).

Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper and plop the dough into the pan.

Grease your hands with butter and press the dough evenly in the pan.

Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for decoration.

Bake in the oven at 325°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

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