These Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a great twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. With an extremely soft and buttery mouthfeel, and delicious pools of melty chocolate chips, they're truly phenomenal! You have to give them a try whenever you are craving something sweet!
This is an easy dessert that's chewy, rich with moist crumbs, and loaded with chocolatey goodness. They're perfect for any occasion, or even bake sales! If you want to put a twist to your usual chocolate chip cookies, you’re in for the perfect treat.
These cookie bars take the famous Toll House cookies and make them even easier by baking everything in one pan. No scooping or chilling. Just mix, bake, and enjoy! Did I mention it comes with gooey chocolate chips in every bite?
Whether you’re baking for a party, a potluck, or just because you’re craving something sweet, these cookie bars are always a hit. Plus, they’re super easy to make just like my Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie. This is great to pair with my take on Starbucks’ Toasted Vanilla Shaken Espresso or even my Copycat Chick-Fil-A Cookies and Cream Milkshake.
A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE IN BAR FORM
There's something so nostalgic about the taste of Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies. It brings back memories of warm kitchens, the sweet aroma of melting chocolate, and sneaking a bite of cookie dough when no one was looking. Those were good times! These chewy chocolate chip cookie bars capture the same magic but with less effort from the classic recipe. All you have to do is evenly spread out the chocolate chip cookie dough into a pan and allow it to bake into a gooey, chocolate-y treat!
The beauty of these cookie bars is in their simple ingredients. The rich, buttery dough pairs perfectly with melty chocolate chips, creating that classic Toll House flavor we all know and love. The best part is that you only need one pan, so you have fewer dishes to clean up afterwards.
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THE BEST NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS
Below are the ingredients you will need to make these delicious Toll House bars. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the recipe card for detailed ingredient measurements.
- All-Purpose Flour: provides structure to the cookie bars. Make sure you measure it properly to achieve the right texture. Scoop the flour using a tablespoon and gradually add it to the measuring cup. Or use a kitchen scale for the best accuracy.
- Baking Soda: helps the chewy cookie bars rise and keeps them light and chewy.
- Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: is the star of the show. You can adjust the amount you'll add if you want it a little more chocolate-y!
- Unsalted Butter: Make sure the butter is at room temperature so it's easier to mix.
- Granulated White Sugar: adds sweetness and makes the edges crisp.
- Light Brown Sugar: provides moisture and a rich, caramel-like flavor.
- Large Eggs: bind the ingredients together and provide the structure for the cookie bars. Like the unsalted butter, make sure the eggs you'll use are in room temperature so it blends better.
Want more cookie recipes? Try these chocolate brownie cookies.
HOW TO MAKE THIS NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS RECIPE
Here's how to make this Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the complete step-by-step instructions.
- Preheat the oven, lightly spray a 13×10-inch jelly roll pan with non-stick spray, and set it aside. In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine the flour mixture, then set the bowl aside.
- Then, using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment and its bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy. Next, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Alternatively, you can use a large mixing bowl, a hand-held mixer, or a wire whisk.
- Once the wet ingredients are well combined, gradually combine both dry and wet ingredients in the larger bowl. Mix just until combined. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate morsels and nuts (if using).
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Then, sprinkle the remaining chocolate morsels over the top.
- Bake until golden brown. Once baked, let it cool in the pan placed on a wire rack before cutting into smaller, square bars. Serve and enjoy with a tall glass of milk!
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE THE BEST NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS
- Don't over-mix your cookie batter or else the bars will be dense instead of soft and chewy.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help everything combine smoothly for a better texture.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt before baking to enhance the sweet and chocolatey flavor of the cookie bars.
- Line your pan with parchment paper to lift the whole thing once it's cooled. This also helps if you just want to protect the bottom of the pan when cutting through the cookie bar. Just make sure there's a bit of an overhang on the sides of the baking dish for easy removal.
- Underbake slightly and pull them out when the center is just set to give you gooey perfection.
WHY YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
These Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are quicker and easier than a regular batch of cookies, but still deliver that Toll House classic cookie flavor. They’re perfect for feeding a crowd, and you can make them beforehand! Plus, the chewy texture and melty chocolate chips of this quick dessert are pretty hard to resist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
You can, but make sure to reduce the added salt to ¼ teaspoon.
Absolutely! Just make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or Ziploc bags. You can freeze these for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before warming them in an oven, then serve.
An easy way to store these chocolate chip cookie bars is to store them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to five days.
Of course! Other brands of semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate chips work well.
You may have overbaked them or added too much flour. Try measuring your flour using the spoon-and-level method.
Of course! Chopped walnuts, pecans, or even shredded coconut would be delicious.
You’ll need to bake it in two separate pans or adjust the baking total time for a larger pan.
You can substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, but the texture may differ slightly.
THE BEST NESTLE TOLL HOUSE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS
The Best Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels divided
- 1 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F then spray a jelly roll with non stick spray and set aside. The sheet pan measures 13×10 inches.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, and vanilla extract one at a time, beating well after each addition.1 cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
- Mix in the flour mixture. Stir in 1 & ⅔ morsels and nuts if using then press into the prepared pan. Top with the ⅓ cup chocolate chips.2 cups Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, 1 cup chopped nuts
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
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