Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies Recipe

What Are Pan Chewies?

Pan chewies are basically chocolate chip cookies turned into soft, gooey bars. Instead of making individual cookies, you press all the dough into a pan and bake it. The result? Chewy edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate in every bite.

Ingredients (makes about 24 squares)

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)
• Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch

Instructions

1. Prep the Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

1. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until creamy and glossy.

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

• In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

1. Make the Dough

• Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined (do not overmix).
• Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).

1. Bake

• Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and set on top but still a little soft in the center.

1. Cool & Slice

• Let cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before cutting into bars.
• For gooey squares, cut while slightly warm; for cleaner slices, let them cool completely.

Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Drizzle with caramel or hot fudge for extra indulgence.
• Pack them in lunchboxes or serve at parties as cookie squares.

Benefits

• Quick & Easy: No scooping individual cookies—just spread and bake.
• Chewy Perfection: Combines the best of brownies and cookies in one.
• Crowd-Pleaser: Makes a big batch perfect for family, parties, or bake sales

Conclusion

Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies are the ultimate lazy-day cookie hack—all the chewy, gooey goodness of chocolate chip cookies, but baked in one pan for maximum ease and flavor. With their crispy golden edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate chips, these bars hit every craving at once. They’re perfect for sharing at parties, slipping into lunchboxes, or enjoying warm with ice cream for a decadent dessert.

If you’re looking for a big-batch, crowd-pleasing treat that never fails, Chocolate Chip Pan Chewies will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

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