• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Kathleen's Cravings
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Index
    • All Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizer and Snack Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Grilling Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Meatless Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Soup Recipes
    • How To
  • Welcome!
    • Welcome!
    • Work With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Single Serve
  • Spring Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Fave Tools
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Single Serve
    • Spring Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • About
    • Work With Me
    • Fave Tools
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    Published: Mar 17, 2025 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are easier to make than cookies and have that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor we all love but with a nutty twist thanks to the added nut butter. I love that the recipe uses melted butter (no softening butter needed) and mixes up in one bowl without a mixer.

    Plate of almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares.
    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why I Love It:
    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🔪Step by Step
    • 💭Recipe Tips
    • 🍫Related Dessert Recipes...
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    ⭐Why I Love It:

    • No Softened Butter - No need to remember to take out your butter in advance to soften. This recipe uses melted butter so you can take the butter straight from the fridge and into the microwave to melt. I also love making these Sprinkle Blondies that use melted butter as well!
    • One Bowl and No Mixer Needed- In the same bowl that you melt your butter and almond butter, you can stir in the remaining ingredients. Less cleanup! Because the butter is melted, you don't need to use a mixer to cream the butter and sugar. Everything can easily be mixed together using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Another favorite one bowl, no mixer needed recipe to make is this Moist Banana Bread Made with Oil.
    • Almond Butter - The almond butter provides a subtle nutty, almond flavor that is such a fun spin on your classic chocolate chip blondie. You could substitute a different nut butter (like peanut butter or cashew butter) as well!

    🥘Ingredients

    Ingredients for almond butter chocolate chip bars in glass prep bowls.
    • Unsalted Butter - The butter will be melted in step 1, so no need to soften! If you use salted butter, just halve the amount of added salt.
    • Almond Butter - I recommend using a creamy almond butter for this recipe. You can also swap in another nut butter, like peanut butter or cashew butter.
    • Light Brown Sugar - You could also use dark brown sugar. When measuring brown sugar, make sure to pack it into the measuring cup.
    • White Granulated Sugar
    • Egg
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Baking Powder
    • All-Purpose Flour - You'll want to use the 'spoon and level' method when measuring flour to avoid over measuring.
    • Kosher Salt - A little salt is so important in desserts. It helps balance out the sweetness.
    • Chocolate Chips - I prefer using semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use any type of chocolate chip or chocolate chunk. If you have extra chocolate chips and are craving another sweet treat, I make this Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe on a regular basis!

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    🔪Step by Step

    I love that making these almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars is even easier than baking up cookies - just mix up the dough in one bowl (no mixer needed), press into a pan, and bake!

    Almond butter melted with butter in a mixing bowl.

    Photo 1 - Melt the butter and almond butter in the microwave then mix in the sugars, egg, and vanilla.

    Almond butter chocolate chip cookie dough in a bowl.

    Photo 2 - Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt before mixing in the chocolate chips.

    Unbaked almond butter chocolate chip bars in a square baking pan.

    Photo 3 - Press the cookie dough into a greased and lined baking pan.

    Baked almond butter chocolate chip bars in a square baking pan.

    Photo 4 - Bake the bars until golden brown on top, set in the middle, and a toothpick comes out clean.

    💭Recipe Tips

    • Leftovers and Storage - Leftover cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
    • Double in a 9x13 inch pan - If you want to make a bigger batch, this recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 inch pan. It will take a few minutes longer to bake, but otherwise the steps are the same.
    Stack of almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars.

    🍫Related Dessert Recipes...

    • Single serve carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
      Single Serve Carrot Cake (Small Batch)
    • Single serve snickerdoodle cookie with cinnamon sugar.
      Single Serve Snickerdoodle Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Single serve M&M cookies on a small plate.
      Single Serve M&M Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Single serve apple pie in a mini 5 inch pie dish after baking.
      Single Serve Apple Pie (5-Inch Pie Dish)

    Like this recipe? Sign up for my e-mail list so you get a weekly e-mail with new recipes from the week as well as occasional ‘bonus’ content not found on the blog! AND receive a copy of my FREE MINI EBOOK! E-mail list sign up!

    Those ads on the page? A portion of all ad revenue is being donated to Warrior Dog Rescue. A MN-based dog rescue that I foster and volunteer with.

    Print

    Recipe

    Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

    Plate of almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares.
    Print Recipe

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    5 from 1 review

    These Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are easier to make than cookies and have that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor we all love but with a nutty twist thanks to the added nut butter. I love that the recipe uses melted butter (no softening butter needed) and mixes up in one bowl without a mixer.

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 12-16 bars
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped
    • ¼ cup almond butter
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
    • ¼ cup white granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅔ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Prep - Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper (this makes it easy to lift the bars out for cutting).
    2. Melt Butter - In a large, microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and almond butter. Melting in 30 second intervals and stirring until melted.
    3. Mix Dough - Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the melted butters. Stir to combine using a rubber spatula. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    4. Add Chocolate Chips - Stir the chocolate chips (I like to reserve a few to sprinkle on top).
    5. Add to Pan - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
    6. Bake - Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and just set in the center (a toothpick should come out clean). This should take about 25 minutes, but can be from 20-30 minutes.
    7. Cool and Enjoy - Allow to fully cool, then lift out of the dish and cut into bars.

    Notes

    Leftover bars can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Double in a 9x13 inch pan - If you want to make a bigger batch, this recipe can be doubled and baked in a  9x13 inch pan. It will take a few minutes longer to bake, but otherwise the steps are the same.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/16 of Pan
    • Calories: 180
    • Sugar: 14.4 g
    • Sodium: 27.5 mg
    • Fat: 9.4 g
    • Carbohydrates: 22.8 g
    • Fiber: 1.3 g
    • Protein: 2.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 23.1 mg

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @KathleensCravings on Instagram

    Share this:

    • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
    • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
    • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X

    More Easy Dessert Recipes

    • Single serve apple crisp in a ramekin with an oat topping.
      Single Serve Apple Crisp (Oat Topping)
    • Single serve white chocolate macadamia nut cookie on a plate.
      Single Serve White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Single serve blueberry crisp in a ramekin with an oat topping.
      Single Serve Blueberry Crisp (Air Fryer or Oven)
    • Single serve coconut cookie on a plate with shredded coconut.
      Single Serve Coconut Cookie (Small Batch)

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    1. Katie says

      April 02, 2023 at 3:22 pm

      The almond butter was great in these!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! I'm Kathleen and welcome! My favorite place to be has always been in the kitchen and I love creating recipes that are easy and approachable. Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions!

    More about me →

    Single Serve Recipes

    • Single serve banana bread in a ramekin.
      Single Serve Banana Bread (1 Banana)
    • Single serve chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles.
      Single Serve Chocolate Cupcake (Makes Two)
    • Single serve oatmeal chocolate chip cookie split in half.
      Single Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Single serve sugar cookie on a plate with sprinkles.
      Single Serve Sugar Cookie (Small Batch)

    Spring Recipes

    • carrot cake for dogs with fresh grated carrots
      Carrot Cake for Dogs (Pupcakes)
    • Cut Easter egg cookie bars
      Easter Mini Egg Blondies (One Bowl, No Mixer)
    • Two lemon cookies on a plate with a fresh lemon in background.
      Single Serve Lemon Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Lemon blueberry breakfast cake cut into slices.
      Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake
    • Mini cheesecakes topped with raspberries on a plate
      Small Batch Mini Cheesecakes
    • oven roasted brown sugar carrots on a sheet pan
      Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots (Oven Roasted)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About Me
    • Work With Me

    Copyright © 2025 KATHLEEN'S CRAVINGS ON THE SEASONED PRO THEME

    Plate of almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares.
    Almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars in the baking pan.
    Almond butter chocolate chip bars on a plate.
    Almond butter chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares.
    Stack of almond butter chocolate chip bars.
     

    Loading Comments...