The Secret to Seriously Good Cookie Butter Bars

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
4. 4

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. 6

   Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
7. 7

   Press about two-thirds of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
8. 8

   Carefully spread the entire jar of cookie butter over the dough layer, almost to the edges. If the cookie butter is too stiff, microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften.
9. 9

   Crumble the remaining one-third of the cookie dough evenly over the cookie butter layer.
10. 10

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. The center might still look slightly soft.
11. 11

    Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack (at least 2 hours) before lifting them out using the parchment paper handles. Cut into squares and serve.