Description
Luxurious Egg Yolk Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars deliver rich, velvety indulgence with a silky texture that elevates classic dessert expectations. Chocolate lovers will savor each decadent bite of these California-inspired bars, crafted to melt perfectly on eager palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 ½ cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (390 grams) chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup (226 grams) plant-based butter, softened
- 1 cup (208 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (112 grams) white granulated sugar
Leavening Agents:
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Flakey sea salt to sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeters) baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold 1 of chocolate chips into the dough, reserving the remaining for topping.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared baking pan, using the back of a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips across the top of the dough, gently pressing them into the surface to ensure they adhere.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center appears set but not dry.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack, which prevents further cooking and promotes even cooling.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire batch out of the pan.
- Slice into rectangular or square portions, optionally garnishing with a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Store the cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Rich, decadent bars feature a luxurious twist on classic chocolate chip cookies by using only egg yolks for an extra creamy, tender texture.
- Parchment paper sling makes removing and cutting bars effortless, ensuring clean, perfect slices without sticking or crumbling.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee smoother mixing and more consistent cookie bar texture, helping butter and eggs blend seamlessly.
- Optional flaky sea salt sprinkle elevates the sweet chocolate flavor, creating a sophisticated sweet-and-salty contrast that delights taste buds.
- Quick 25-30 minute baking time means you can satisfy chocolate chip cookie cravings faster than traditional drop cookies.
- Airtight container storage keeps bars fresh for several days, making them perfect for make-ahead desserts or unexpected sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg