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Feature: Lazy Man’s Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies: in the Oven in 5 Minutes

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You may see similar recipes called “Lazy Cookies” or “Lazy Bars” floating around … and it’s easy to see why. The cookies taste great, like a soft-textured chocolate chip cookie, but in a bar. But they are so, so, SO easy. Dump 4 ingredients together with a spoon and plop the whole bit into the oven. 

It’s so quick and mess-free – a perfect treat to make at the last minute. And you probably already have all the ingredients in your cupboard, too.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 18-20 minutes
Makes about 35 bars

Get the full recipe forLazy Man’s Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies – and be sure to check out more easy bar cookie recipe ideas on our Bar Cookies Pinterest board.

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Happy baking,

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