Chewy Cookie Bars

My Chewy Choc Chip Cookie Bars are the ultimate movie-night snack. Load them up with your favourite ice cream or enjoy as is with a glass of milk!

Makes 16 | Nut Free Option

Ingredients:

• 250g (1 cup) nut butter (we used almond butter)

• 150g (3/4 cup) brown sugar

• 55g (1/4 cup) maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 280g (2 cups + 1/3 cup) plain flour

• 1/4 tsp bicarbonate powder

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of sea salt

• 150g chocolate chips

Method:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 160°C and line a square tin with baking paper. In a large bowl, whisk together nut butter, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, egg and milk.

Step 2: Add the flour, bicarbonate powder, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips, then mix well to combine. You may need to use your hands to ensure everything is well-combined, as the dough is quite stiff.

Step 3: Transfer the dough to your baking tin and press down. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to touch. Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the tray and let cool for another 10-15 minutes on a wire rack before slicing. 

Note: to make this nut-free, use sunflower seed butter