Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks
No more scooping, rolling, or shaping. These easy chocolate chip cookie sticks are mixed in one bowl, baked in a pan, and sliced into soft, chewy bars that taste just as good as classic chocolate chip cookies.
If we are being completely honest, this recipe is the easiest way to make chocolate chip cookies without actually making individual cookies. It has all the familiar flavor of a classic chocolate chip cookie, but without the extra step of scooping dough, spacing cookies on a tray, and baking batch after batch. Instead, the dough is mixed, pressed into a 9×13 pan, baked, and sliced into neat cookie sticks while still warm.
This is the kind of dessert that works beautifully when you want something homemade but do not want to fuss. The texture is one of the best parts: the edges bake up a little firmer, while the center stays soft and slightly underbaked in the most delicious way. If your family loves chewy chocolate chip cookies with a tender middle, these cookie sticks are likely to disappear quickly.
In many busy homes, especially before Shabbos or a full weekend, dessert needs to be simple, reliable, and popular with both kids and adults. Fancy desserts can be lovely, but they are not always necessary. Sometimes a pan of fresh chocolate chip cookie sticks is exactly what everyone wants. They are easy to serve, easy to pack, and easy to add to a dessert platter alongside other baked treats.
This recipe is also a great choice when you are baking for guests. Instead of preparing a complicated dessert, you can make a cookie board with different cookies and bars, and these chocolate chip cookie sticks fit right in. They are casual, familiar, and appealing, which makes them a dependable option for family meals, parties, or after-school snacks.
The basic version is intentionally simple: oil, sugars, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips. That is all you need. If you want to change the flavor slightly, you can use flavored chocolate chips, add craisins, or mix in chopped nuts. Keep the additions modest so the dough still presses easily into the pan and bakes evenly.
Another reason to love this chocolate chip cookie sticks recipe is that it freezes well. If you know you have a busy few weeks ahead, you can double or triple the recipe and keep extra batches in the freezer. Once baked and cooled, store the sliced sticks in an airtight container or freezer bag. They are convenient to pull out when you need a quick dessert or something sweet for the table.
One important tip: slice the cookie sticks while they are still warm. This step makes a big difference. If you wait until the pan cools completely, the cookie sticks may crack or break when you cut them. Warm slicing helps create cleaner pieces and keeps the texture soft and appealing.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350℉.
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Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until a dough forms.
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Press the dough evenly into a 9×13 pan.
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Bake for 20 minutes. Slice into sticks while still warm to prevent cracking and breaking.
Notes
Recipe by Faigy Murray.