Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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.

⭐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

• 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!

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

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

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

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