The Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

If you love chocolate chip cookies but don't love scooping dough or baking multiple batches, these gluten free chocolate chip cookie bars are about to become your new favorite dessert. All the classic cookie flavor you crave- soft centers, golden edges, and melty chocolate chips but baked into one easy pan.

Easy to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

No matter the season or day, these gluten free cookie bars are always a hit! Taking a new approach to the familiar round cookie shape we all know, these uniquely shaped chocolate chip cookie squares make a perfect on-the-go treat.

These bars are simple, cozy, and made with pantry staples, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or whenever that cookie craving hits hard. They're also kid-approved, and way less work than traditional cookies. Honestly, it's a win all around!

These cookies are made in one batch and then easily cut into bars from the baking tray. It's a huge time saver! You can choose to cut all these cookies the same size or allow those to help themselves to their desired serving! Now, let's learn just how easy it is to bake this sweet and simple treat!

Why Cookie Bars Are Better (Sometimes)

Don't get me wrong, I love a good cookie. But cookie bars just make life easier!

• No scooping dough
• No rotating pans
• No worrying about uneven baking
• Perfect thick, chewy texture every time

These gluten free cookie bars bake up soft and chewy in the middle with crisp edges, giving you the best parts of a chocolate chip cookie without the extra steps.

Ingredients in this Recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

For this easy cookie recipe, you should have a lot of these ingredients on hand, but in case you don't, here's what you'll need:

• Gluten-Free 1:1 flour
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• Vanilla Extract
• Eggs
• Chocolate Chips

You can make these chocolate chip cookie bars dairy-free by using plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These bars come together quickly, making them perfect for last-minute desserts!

1. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Next, take a large bowl and use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter and all the sugars together. Once it starts to mix, add your eggs, vanilla extract and beat well.
3. After beating your mixture, slowly add your dry ingredients. In between each addition, continue to mix well. Once all ingredients are fully mixed, fold in your chocolate chips; add as many as you would like!
4. Take your mixture and spread it onto a large baking sheet. Bake for about 18-20 minutes. Let cool before cutting the cookies into bar shapes. Then you're ready to enjoy!

Make Them Your Own

These gluten free chocolate chip cookie bars are easy to customize:

• Add chopped walnuts or pecans
• Use dark chocolate or dairy-free chips
• Swirl in peanut butter or Nutella
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

These bars store beautifully, which makes them great for baking ahead.

• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze slices for up to 2 months

To freeze, wrap individual bars and store in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy.

Perfect for Any Occasion

These gluten free chocolate chip cookie bars are a hit for:

• Birthday parties
• Bake sales
• Lunchbox treats
• Holidays
• Just-because desserts

They travel well and please both gluten free and non-gluten free eaters which is always the goal.

Hopefully, you will give this quick and easy recipe a try! Let me tell you, you will not regret it for a second once you've eaten this yummy treat!

Have you tried this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment below and tag me on Instagram @thrivingglutenfree with pictures of your creation! Below is where you can find the entire recipe. I hope you enjoy, and come back soon for more easy and delicious gluten-free recipes to try!

Let's Bake!