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Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty with these Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. A buttery cookie base loaded with chocolate chips and topped with a crunchy pretzel layer, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Cookie Layer:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Pretzel Topping:

  • 1 cup crushed salted pretzels
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Cookie Dough: In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, salt, and chocolate chips. Spread in the prepared pan.
  3. Add Pretzel Topping: Mix crushed pretzels, chocolate chips, and vegetable oil. Sprinkle over the cookie dough.
  4. Bake: Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • You can customize these bars by adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
  • For a gooey texture, slightly underbake the bars and let them set before slicing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg