Cooking Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Spread the cookie dough evenly into 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 into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
When cooking chocolate chip cookie bars, make sure not to overmix the batter once you've added the flour to avoid tough bars.
Also, keep an eye on the baking time, as every oven is different; start checking for doneness a few minutes early.
Finally, if you want to add a twist, consider incorporating nuts or using different types of chocolate chips for a unique flavor!