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Bar Recipe

A delightful combination of flavors and textures, these bars have a chewy center and a perfectly crisp top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting.

Notes

These bars can be served warm with ice cream or topped with powdered sugar.