Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Spread the cookie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Extra Tips:

For a fun variation, consider adding nuts or swapping in different types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate or white chocolate.

You can also sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for an extra flavor boost. If you're short on time, these cookie bars can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container to keep them fresh.