1-Getting started with this recipe feels like a breeze, especially when you follow these simple steps. Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lining an 8×8-inch baking pan completely with parchment paper. This small step makes a big difference in how easily the bars release later on.

2-In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; set it aside for now. Then, in a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with both sugars until the mixture thickens a bit, which takes about 30 seconds. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to this wet mix and whisk well for about a minute to blend everything smoothly.

3-Next, stir the dry ingredients into the wet ones until they’re almost combined don’t worry if a few dry spots remain. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips and mix the rest into the dough evenly. Spread the dough into your prepared pan, keeping some texture on top, and sprinkle the reserved chips over it for an extra touch.

4-Bake for around 55 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the bars cool in the pan for about an hour before lifting them out with the parchment paper and cutting them into pieces. This preparation takes just 10 minutes of prep and 55 minutes to cook, totaling about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it ideal for any schedule.