Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These are quick prep and a relatively short bake time. They are perfect warm with a little ice cream and caramel!

You will need:

• 8 T unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 t vanilla extract
• 1 T instant espresso powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1 c flour
• 1 c semisweet chocolate chips

Then you will…

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8 baking dish with foil and lightly grease.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter with the egg, vanilla, espresso powder and salt until well mixed and airy.
3. Mix in the brown sugar until well combined.
4. Mix in the flour and the chocolate chips.
5. Spread in the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake 25-35 minutes or until golden and set in the middle.
7. Allow to cool ten minutes in the pan. Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack.