Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

I've never been a big fan of chocolate chip bar cookies. In my opinion they are usually dry, crumbly and boring. So I was a little hesitant to try this recipe but the delicious looking pictures, great reviews , and simplicity convinced me to try it. And I am so glad I did! These bars are a simple chocolate chip cookie dough and they bake up so soft and delicious, even better than most regular chocolate chip cookies! Yum! I'm thinking it would make a good base for a pizza cookie. I think I will try it next time I want the girls to help with the baking.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (from www.mykitchencafe.blogspot.com, orginally adapted from Cook's Illustrated)

2 1/8 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 sticks (12 T) melted butter, cooled slightly

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 egg yolk

2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups chocolate chips

*Line a 9x13 with foil, letting the edges hang over and lightly grease it.

*Combine the dry ingredients and set aside.

*In a large bowl, whisk the butter and sugars together.

*Add the eggs and vanilla and combine well.

*Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.

*Gently stir in the chocolate chips.

*Spread and press into the prepared pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 24-28 mins.

*Allow the bars to cool to room temp. and then lift them out of the pan and cut.