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Gooey Chocolate Chunk Cookie Butter Bars

These Gooey Chocolate Chunk Cookie Butter Bars are rich, chewy, and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Essentials
  • 1 cup creamy cookie butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup molasses (not black strap)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (not packed)
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped into chunks
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped into chunks, for topping
  • Flaky sea salt for a delightful finishing touch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Gooey Chocolate Chunk Cookie Butter Bars, Made Easy
  1. Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookie butter bars bake evenly and become perfectly gooey.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Baking Pan
    Line your 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later. Lightly grease the parchment to ensure nothing sticks.
  3. Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup creamy cookie butter, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Add the Eggs and Molasses
    To the mixture, add 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, and 1/4 cup molasses. Mix until everything is beautifully blended.
  5. Step 5: Combine the Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Step 6: Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
    Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will affect the texture of your bars.
  7. Step 7: Fold in the Chocolate Chunks
    Gently fold in 4 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  8. Step 8: Spread the Batter in the Pan
    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  9. Step 9: Add Toppings
    Sprinkle the remaining 2 ounces of chopped chocolate on top of the batter, pressing them gently into the surface. This extra chocolate will melt and create a delicious topping.
  10. Step 10: Bake
    Bake in your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. You’ll want the edges to be set while the center remains slightly gooey. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Step 11: Cool and Sprinkle
    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for that perfect contrast of flavors.
  12. Step 12: Slice and Serve
    Using the parchment overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into squares or rectangles, and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the gooey goodness!

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate taste.
  • Make sure your cookie butter is at room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
  • If you prefer a thicker bar, you can bake in an 8x8-inch pan instead.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, but trust us, they won’t last that long!