Toll House Cookie Bars

24 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened )
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional )

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9 x 13 inch (approx 23 x 33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Mix in the eggs until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans (if using).
7. Evenly press the dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cookie bars are golden brown on top.
8. Allow the bars to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into 24 pieces.