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.

Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of corn starch, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

In another bowl, mix 3/4 cup of melted butter, 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 2 room temperature eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, and whisk together.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until mostly incorporated.

Add chocolate chips to the batter, reserving some for topping.

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

Dot the surface with reserved chocolate chips and sprinkle with flaked sea salt if desired.

Bake in the oven for 30+ minutes, depending on desired doneness.

Let cool, then remove from the dish and cut into bars.

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