Decadent Chocolate Chip Gooey Bars
Thick, cookie-like bars with a molten chocolate center and golden, chewy edges. Sweetened condensed milk makes every bite irresistibly gooey.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.75 oz egg lightly beaten
- 1.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 0.25 tsp flaky sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving an overhang.
- Whisk melted butter, vanilla, and the beaten egg in a large bowl.
- Add cake mix and mix until a thick, soft dough forms.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle half the chocolate chips over the base.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the chips.
- Scatter remaining chips, then pinch off and dot the rest of the dough over the top, leaving small gaps.
- Bake 24–28 minutes until edges are golden and the center looks just set but still soft.
- Cool completely in the pan. Chill 30 minutes for cleaner slices.
- Lift out using the parchment, cut into 16 bars, and finish with flaky sea salt if using.
Notes
Variation: Swap 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips for butterscotch or peanut butter chips, or fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans for crunch. Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze well-wrapped bars for 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Decadent Chocolate Chip Gooey Bars flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.