This Nestle Toll House cookie bar recipe is so simple yet so delicious you will not believe it can be made in no time. It makes soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie bars and doesn’t require you to waste too much time rolling individual cookies. With just a handful of simple ingredients you can have this easy recipe ready for your and your family to enjoy asap!
Since you are here, try out this small batch classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, these delicious fudge brownies, these Quacker oatmeal raisin, as well as this cheesecake brownie recipe!
This is the best Nestle toll house cookie bars recipe
There is nothing more comforting than a good chocolate chip cookie bar. Something that is so buttery, soft, and chewy. With just the perfect amount of chocolate chips mixed into the cookie dough. It doesn’t take a long time to be ready which makes this quick dessert that much better.
That’s why today I am bringing you this classic recipe that combines everything we love in a chocolate chip cookie but make into cookie bars. Next time you feel a sweet tooth coming, you have to try out this recipe instead of regular cookies.
Why do you need to make this recipe?
- This is the perfect treat for large get togethers and gatherings.
- It’s the best recipe for when you are craving chocolate chip cookies but don’t want to waste too much time scooping individual cookies one at a time.
- This recipe yields super soft and chewy cookies that everyone will love.
- It’s easy enough to make yet so impressive. Great for the holidays but can be made quickly to satisfy those weeknight cravings.
- This recipe can be made with an electric mixer, hand mixer, stand mixer, or even by hand. Whatever you have on hand you can use.
- With this delicious recipe you will be able to get the classic taste of the original nestlé Toll House cookies.
Ingredients for these chewy chocolate chip cookie bars
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this chocolate chip cookie bars recipe . Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter– You can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
- Brown sugar and granulated sugar – We are using a mixture of brown and white sugar to add flavor, sweetness, and extra depth of flavor as well.
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract -The pure vanilla extract adds a delicious depth of flavor into this fresh batch of cookies.
- All purpose flour – All purpose flour works great in this recipe.
- Baking soda – This is our evening agent to give these cookies a little more height.
- Salt – Adding a little salt to sweet baked goods helps balance out the flavors in the best way!
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips- You can of course, use milk chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips if that’s what you would prefer in your homemade sweet treat.
How to make nestle toll house cookie bars
This is how you can make the best sheet pan cookie bars. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- In a small bowl combine the flour, salt, and baking soda until combined.
- Combine the cooled melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Add in the eggs one at a time and mix then the vanilla extract.
- Min in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just until the flour mixture disappears.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and the nuts if you’re using that.
- Spread the chocolate chip cookie dough onto the prepared jelly roll, top with more chocolate chips and bake until golden brown.
- Allow the chocolate chip cookie bars to cool down on a wire rack before slicing into them.
- Enjoy your perfect dessert with a tall glass of milk or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store these chocolate chip toll house bars?
Once these cookie bars are baked, allow them to cool down fully before transferring them to an airtight container. They will store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
You can place them in the fridge for longer. I would just microwave them a little to get them gooey gooey again before enjoying.
Can I freeze these cookie bars?
I like to wrap each cooled down cookie bar individually in plastic wrap then transfer to a large ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can pull out at a time whenever the cravings hit or you can pull them all out and allow them to thaw on the counter at room temperature.
Can I make these easy bar cookies ahead of time?
Absolutely! I would prepared the dough and spread it onto the jelly roll pan, wrap tightly with plastic wrap then chill in the fridge. Whenever you are ready to bake them pull them out of the fridge and allow the cookie dough to get back to room temperature then bake in the preheated oven.
Can I half this recipe?
You sure can in a different size pan! Bake it in an 8×8 inch pan for about 18-19 minutes depending on your oven.
How to take these cookie bars to the next level?
- Sprinkle some sea salt on top of your classic chocolate chip cookies.
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top of them.
- Turn these cookie bars into ice cream sandwiches by adding a scoop of your favorite ice cream in the center.
Toll House chocolate chip cookie bars
Nestle Toll house cookie bars recipe
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.
Nutrition
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Brent
these are the best two thumbs 👍👍 up I don’t make cookies anymore.
Chahinez
Thank you so much!
Dani
made these they were a hit! fr my mom wanted them and we had a crew of guys working on the house they agreed too! they could be baked a lil longer that just may be our oven
Chahinez
I am so glad everyone enjoyed them 🙂
Lynne
The instructions in the actual recipe (not sure what all the other verbiage says) say to use a jelly roll pan and that it measures 13×10 inches. A jellyroll pan is 15 x 10. Please confirm.
But I don’t have either of those, only a 13 x 9 pan. How would I adjust my oven temperature and/or cooking time to go from 15 x 10 (I think your recipe will say) to a 13 x 9 pan?
Chahinez
Hi! So the this is the jelly roll pan I used: https://www.360cookware.com/products/stainless-steel-jelly-roll-pan?srsltid=AfmBOopL3wZSrZ2FVudTI26RaZp4Odc_PCQRX6cJ0spW37O5yuRzqeP5
This company’s is a 13×10 so that’s where the confusion is. But a 13×9 will work just fine as well. Your cookies will be a little thicker so just add an extra minute or two to the bake time and you should be good 🙂
jenna
can i prepare the dough a day before put it in the fridge and then bake it the next?
Chahinez
You sure can! I would make the cookie dough and spread it on your baking sheet then wrap with plastic wrap and bake the next day. I would also add a few more minutes to the baking time!
Bambi Avila
I haven’t made these for years. Thanks for the recipe. And yes. They’re still a hit!
Chahinez
Glad to hear it!
Stephanie
In the instructions, the adding of the vanilla is included in the sugar addition as well as the egg addition. I know from experience that the vanilla should be added with the eggs, not when creaming the butter and both sugars. Thought that this should be fixed when a first time baker reads these directions. Anyone should make these bars because they are delicious! A recipe should be written underneath in the notes for an easy way to switch the recipe from a cookie to bar recipe.
Chahinez
Noted! thank you 🙂
Krissy
I used milk chocolate chips and half a cup of butterscotch chips. So yummy!
Chahinez
Sounds delicious!
Pam
Can you clarify pls .. one part says about cooled melted butter, but then the recipe says softened butter . So do you melt it then return to soft or do you just use softened butter . Thx
Chahinez
Both will work, you just want to use room temp butter, but you can melt it and let it cool if you’re running short on time.
Daniela
These cookies change lives. I’ve made them 4 times in the last three weeks probably cause they’re so good and anyone that tries them loooves them. Thanks for the recipe!!
Chahinez
Yay!! that made me so happy to read 🙂
catherine
These were so good!
Marie
Made them for a get together. They were so good and we’re gone quickly!
Chahinez
I love to hear it!
Zenab
Looks yummy can’t wait to try out
Chahinez
Enjoy!
Leslie
they are awesome and everyone LOVED them