Chewy Gooey Bars The Ultimate

Here’s the ultimate Chewy Gooey Bars recipe — ultra-soft centers, slightly crisp edges, and rich buttery flavor 😋
🍫 Chewy Gooey Bars – Ultimate Recipe
🧈 Ingredients
170 g (¾ cup) unsalted butter, melted
200 g (1 cup) brown sugar, packed
50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla extract
250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
200 g (1¼ cups) chocolate chips or chunks
Optional: 100 g caramel bits, white chocolate, or chopped nuts
🥣 Instructions
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a 23×23 cm (9×9 inch) pan with parchment paper.
Mix sugars & butter: In a bowl, whisk melted butter with brown and white sugar until glossy.
Add eggs & vanilla, whisk until smooth and creamy.
Dry ingredients: Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined (do not overmix).
Add chocolate and any extras.
Spread batter evenly into the pan (it will be thick).
Bake for 22–26 minutes
Center should look slightly underbaked and jiggle softly.
Cool completely before slicing (this sets the gooey texture).
🔥 Pro Tips for Maximum Gooeyness
Use more brown sugar than white sugar
Slightly underbake — that’s the secret
Chill bars 30 minutes before cutting for clean slices
For extra indulgence: drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel