Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These bars require a glass of milk (or almond milk), they are rich and delicious.  My little one said, mom this are just like brownies, but like cookies.  I think that's the perfect description...they have the texture of a brownie, but taste like a rich chocolate chip cookie.  They really are divine!  I made 2 batches in less than 24 hours, because we went through them so fast!  I'm positive you'll love these.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
2 cups coconut sugar
2/3 cup palm oil shortening
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups GF flour blend
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life mini chips)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350F. Cream the sugar and shortening together in a mixing bowl.  Add in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour blend, baking powder, and salt.  Add the flour mixture into the sugar mixture.  Fold in the chocolate chips.

Grease a 9x13 pan.  Spread/press dough into the pan with greased hands (the dough is more like a very thick brownie batter, it's sticky!).  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the bars to cool before cutting and enjoying.

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