Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Serves about 24.

There's no replacement for classic chocolate chip cookies, but the chocolate chip cookie bar is amazing in its own way.  Plus, it's easier and faster than baking dozens of cookies and will still please a crowd.  Don't overbake for that perfect, slightly-undercooked gooey center.
Source: cookie recipe from Nestle chocolate chip bag, baking time adapted for 13x9 pan

2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
12-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.  Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.  Add vanilla.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in chocolate chips.  Spread cookie dough into a greased 13x9 baking pan.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until top is golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack.  Cut into bars.