In a medium bowl, combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugars, and vanilla together.
Pour batter into an 8 x 8-inch nonstick pan lined with parchment paper and lightly sprayed with cooking spray for thick bars. For thinner bars, use a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
Enjoy warm!
Bars will stay fresh in an airtight container on the counter for 5 days, in the fridge for 10, or in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
I use a hand mixer to prepare these, but you can also stir by hand or use a stand mixer.
For a fun twist, add in your favorite toppings! Chopped nuts are an excellent addition, like walnuts or pecans, as well as dried fruit or unsweetened shredded coconut. Anything goes!
If you want less dense bars, bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan over an 8 x 8-inch pan.
These are great with a cup of milk, warm cup of coffee or tea, or served a la mode with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 144mg6%
Potassium 59mg2%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 211IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.