Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars
When you’re craving something sweet and chocolatey but don’t want the hassle of scooping individual cookies, Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars are the answer.
They deliver all the rich, buttery flavor of classic chocolate chip cookies in a quick and easy bar form.
This no-fuss dessert is ideal for bake sales, potlucks, lunchboxes, and weeknight treats. Made with the original Nestlé Toll House recipe and baked in one pan, these bars are a family favorite that never fails.
I’ve loved these bars since I was a kid. They were always such a treat because they felt like a special twist on regular chocolate chip cookies—thicker, chewier, and somehow even more indulgent.
Anytime a pan came out of the oven, I knew it was going to be a good day.
Why You’ll Love Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars
There’s a reason these pan cookie bars are a timeless favorite—they combine everything you love about chocolate chip cookies with the convenience of one-pan baking. Here’s why you’ll keep coming back to this recipe:
- Effortless Baking – No need to scoop or roll dough. Just mix, spread in the pan, and bake.
- Perfect for Sharing – Makes a generous batch that’s easy to slice into uniform squares for parties, potlucks, and bake sales.
- Classic Toll House Flavor – The same rich, buttery base and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips from the original cookie recipe.
- Ideal Texture – Chewy centers with crisp, golden edges for the best of both worlds.
- Versatile Add-Ins – Customize with nuts, candies, caramel drizzle, or seasonal sprinkles.
- Kid-Friendly – Easy for little helpers to mix and spread the dough.
From weeknight dessert cravings to holiday gatherings, these Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars are the ultimate quick-bake treat that never disappoints.
Storage Tips
If by some miracle there are any left, they store beautifully for a few days—though I can’t promise they’ll last that long.
Store leftover pan cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4–5 days.
For longer storage, freeze them individually wrapped in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. (As if they won’t all
What are Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars?
Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars are a delicious twist on the iconic Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe. Instead of scooping the dough into individual cookies, the batter is spread into a single pan and baked into a thick, chewy slab.
Once cooled, the bars are cut into squares or rectangles, making them easy to serve and perfect for sharing.
These cookie bars have the same buttery, rich flavor and melty chocolate chips you expect from the classic recipe, but with a softer, more tender texture in the center and slightly crisp edges.
They’re a go-to dessert for busy bakers because they skip the extra step of shaping cookies—just mix, spread, and bake.
Whether you’re hosting a party, packing lunchbox treats, or just craving something sweet, these pan cookie bars deliver all the nostalgia and comfort of Nestlé Toll House cookies in a convenient, crowd-friendly form.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Butter, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- Chopped nuts
How to make Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Stir in morsels and nuts.
Spread into prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool in pan on wire rack.
Cut into bars.
Serve them with a cold glass of milk, scoop of vanilla ice cream, or just enjoy straight from the pan—no judgment here!
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Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups 12-ounce package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Stir in morsels and nuts.
- Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in pan on wire rack.
- Cut into bars.
- Serve them with a cold glass of milk, scoop of vanilla ice cream, or just enjoy straight from the pan—no judgment here!
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