Double Chocolate Cookie Bars

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These Double Chocolate Cookie Bars are everything you love about chocolate chip cookies, but in easy, chewy bar form. With rich cocoa powder and plenty of semi-sweet chocolate chips packed into every bite, this decadent dessert is simple to make and perfect for sharing. Whether you’re prepping for bake sales, family gatherings, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these cookie bars are an easy recipe and fabulous topped with ice cream!

Why You’ll Love this Double Chocolate Cookie Bar Recipe

These double chocolate chip cookie bars are packed with rich chocolate flavor from a blend of cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips, making them a chocolate lover’s dream. They’re quick and easy to make—no scooping required! Just press the cookie batter into an inch pan, bake, and slice. They’re versatile enough to serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra indulgent treat.

Ingredients Needed for Double Chocolate Cookie Bars

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these divine Chocolate Cookie Bars!

• Unsalted Butter: Make sure it’s softened for easy mixing.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and creates those lovely sugar crystals in the cookie batter.
• Egg: Helps bind the ingredients together.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds depth and enhances the chocolate flavor.
• All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure to the bars.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: The key to that rich chocolate flavor.
• Baking Soda and Salt: Ensures the bars rise properly and balance the sweetness.
• Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: For melty pockets of chocolate in every bite.

Variations

• Add White Chocolate Chips: Swap some of the semi-sweet chips for white chocolate chips to add a sweet contrast.
• Peanut Butter Chips: A great option for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
• Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate chips or chunks for an even richer chocolate flavor.
• Gluten-Free: Substitute free flour for an easy gluten-free version.

Love chocolate cookies? Try these ones next: Hot Pot Chocolate Cookies Recipe, Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies, Chocolate Mint Cookies, and Double Chocolate M&M Cookie Recipe.

How to Make Chocolate Cookie Bars

For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here, you can find my step by step directions for making these double chocolate cookie bars:

1. Preheat Oven + Prep Pan

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.

2. Combine All Ingredients

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in egg and vanilla extract. Scrape sides and whip until light and fluffy. Stir in all dry ingredients until just incorporated. Scrape sides and mix again briefly. Stir chocolate chips into the dough.

3. Spread Dough onto Baking Sheet + Bake

Spread a thin layer of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake approximately 12 minutes.

4. Cool + Slice

Allow to cool completely before slicing. Serve with ice cream…and chocolate sauce for good measure.

Storage + Make Ahead Directions

Store cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.

To Make Ahead: You can prepare the dough and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. Or, bake the bars in advance and store in an airtight container.

To Freeze: Wrap the bars tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container before freezing. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving

More Cookie Bars to Try!

If you loved this Chocolate Cookie Bars recipe you definitely need to check out my other cookie bars!

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Sugar Cookie Bars
• Carmelitas
• Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
• Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
• S’mores Bars
• Easy Cookie Bar Recipes (roundup of 20+ recipes!)

These Double Chocolate Cookie Bars are a decadent dessert that’s sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re serving them warm with a glass of milk or packing them up for bake sales, they’re the best thing to satisfy any chocolate craving. Try them next time you’re looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat—your chocolate-loving friends will thank you!

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