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Cozy Teacher Appreciation Cookie Bars

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Soft, chewy cookie bars perfect for class parties and teacher appreciation events. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these bars offer a warm, comforting flavor with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy lifting.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with both sugars. Whisk until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) gently.
  7. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is set but still soft. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before lifting out using parchment edges and slicing into bars.

Notes

Use melted butter for a chewy texture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bars. Pull bars from oven when center is slightly underdone as they firm up while cooling. Lightly toast nuts before adding for extra flavor. For easier removal and cleanup, line pan with parchment paper. Chill bars for 15 minutes if cutting immediately to prevent crumbling.

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