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These Nestle Toll House cookie bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, no scooping required, making it the perfect quick dessert for any occasion!
If you love easy desserts, 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
These are the best chewy chocolate chip cookie bars!
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 you’ll love this recipe?
- Perfect treat for parties, holidays, or large gatherings.
- When you’re craving chocolate chip cookies but don’t want to scoop individual cookies, this recipe will save you a ton of time.
- Makes soft, and chewy cookie bars that everyone will love with just a few simple ingredients!
- Impressive even for the holidays, yet simple enough for a weeknight dessert.
- Works with an electric mixer, stand mixer, or even by hand!
- Brings you the classic Tollhouse flavor in bar form.
Table of Contents
- This is the best Nestle toll house cookie bars recipe
- These are the best chewy chocolate chip cookie bars!
- Why you’ll love this recipe?
- Ingredients for these Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
- How to make nestle toll house cookie bars
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Nestle Toll house cookie bars recipe Recipe
- If you enjoyed this Nestle Toll House cookie bars recipe make sure to pin it for later!
Ingredients for these Toll House 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 – Use salted or unsalted butter
- Light Brown sugar and granulated sugar – A mix adds sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Eggs- Room temperature is best for smooth mixing.
- Vanilla extract – Adds a rich flavor.
- All purpose flour – Provides the perfect structure
- Baking soda – Helps the cookie bars rise slightly.
- Salt – Balances sweetness.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips-Or swap for milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Chopped Nuts (optional) – Walnuts or pecans work well here.
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 mixing bowl and mix to combine.
- Add in the eggs one at a time and mix then the vanilla extract.
- Mix 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 ooey 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 or a freezer-safe container 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 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 do I know the cookie bars are done?
They’re ready when the edges are golden brown and the center looks set but still slightly soft.
What mix-ins can I use besides chocolate chips?
Try peanut butter chips, M&Ms, White chocolate chips, or even dried cranberries!
How to take these cookie bars to the next level?
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top right after baking.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled bars.
- Turn these cookie bars into ice cream sandwiches by adding a scoop of your favorite ice cream in the center.
Nestle Toll house cookie bars recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 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 1/2 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, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
- Mix in the flour mixture. Stir in 1 & 2/3 morsels and nuts if using then press into the prepared pan. Top with the 1/3 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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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
I am so glad everyone enjoyed them 🙂
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?
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 🙂
can i prepare the dough a day before put it in the fridge and then bake it the next?
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!
I haven’t made these for years. Thanks for the recipe. And yes. They’re still a hit!
Glad to hear it!
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.
Noted! thank you 🙂
I used milk chocolate chips and half a cup of butterscotch chips. So yummy!
Sounds delicious!
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
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.
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!!
Yay!! that made me so happy to read 🙂
These were so good!
Made them for a get together. They were so good and we’re gone quickly!
I love to hear it!
Looks yummy can’t wait to try out
Enjoy!
they are awesome and everyone LOVED them