People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips, the bars are especially good served with a big glass of cold milk. \u2014Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1435456,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,305488,304328,304288,305487,304338,303966,304268,304071,324623],"categories-v2":[308623,310802,308988,308984,308481,259620,310796,308992,308495,259483,308668,309177],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Brownies","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-brownies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Brownies_EXPS_CMZ18_165_B10_26_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-pecan-meringue-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Pecan-Meringue-Bars_EXPS_HCBZ23_179166_DR_01_26_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/peanut-butter-chocolate-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_14943_EricKleinberg_5.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-cheesecake-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Cheesecake-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_14117_AlejandroMonfort_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-peanut-butter-dream-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/0001\/01\/Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Dream-Bars_EXPS_FT19_201881_F_1105_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Marshmallow Chocolate Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/deluxe-chocolate-marshmallow-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Marshmallow-Chocolate-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_253_IsabellaCassini_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-cheese-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Cheese-Bars_EXPS_TOHD24_14404_DianaChistruga_10.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Bars_EXPS_FT21_4960_F_0107_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Nut Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-nut-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps42417_TH1443683D54B-4.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Caramel Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-caramel-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Caramel-Bars_EXPS_HCBZ23_4948_DR_11_11_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Cake Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-cake-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps11905_QC10096C48B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Coconut Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-coconut-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Coconut-Bars_EXPS_FT22_8012_F_0419_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-caramel-candy-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chocolate-Caramel-Candy-Bars_exps49308_THCA1917912B03_02_5bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-marshmallow-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chocolate Raspberry Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-raspberry-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps176_CK133085A06_14_10bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Caramel Chip Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/caramel-chip-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19210_QC10253D31A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-granola-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps23201_TH10524D60.jpg"},{"post_title":"Coconut Chip Nut Bars","post_link":"\/recipes\/coconut-chip-nut-bars\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Coconut-Chip-Nut-Bars_exps18610_RDS2088001A10_22_3bC_RMS.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chocolate-Chip-Bars_exps8582_NBC143387D01_14_5b_RMS.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chocolate-chip-bars\/","name":"Chocolate Chip Bars","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-09-26","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT0M","totalTime":"PT15M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chocolate-Chip-Bars_exps8582_NBC143387D01_14_5b_RMS-3.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Desserts"],"description":"People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips, the bars are especially good served with a big glass of cold milk. —Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi","recipeIngredient":["1\/2 cup butter, softened","3\/4 cup packed brown sugar","1 large egg","1 tablespoon milk","1 teaspoon vanilla extract","1-1\/4 cups all-purpose flour","1\/2 teaspoon baking powder","1\/8 teaspoon salt","1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided","1\/2 cup chopped walnuts"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1\/2 cup chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread into a greased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1\/2 minutes or until bars test done, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting."}],"recipeYield":"about 1-1\/2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 182 calories","fatContent":"10g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"26mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"88mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"22g carbohydrate (15g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"3g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.75,"reviewCount":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LBurkey"},"reviewBody":"
I made these bars just as they are with the exception that I baked them in the oven for about 20 minutes. They are yummy and my family really enjoyed. I almost didn't put nuts in, but so glad I did. They really add to them.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joan626"},"reviewBody":"
Made as directed, but baked them at 350\u00b0F for 23 minutes. Delicious!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"snwilliamson"},"reviewBody":"This was easy to make and I had all the ingredients on-hand. The hardest part was waiting until it was cool before cutting! They tasted delicious - not like baked chocolate chip bars, of course, but I wasn't expecting them to taste like something they were not.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stone481064"},"reviewBody":"These had a good taste. I will make them again. I did have to adjust the cooking time due to the difference in my microwave. This led me to end up overcooking them. They were a little hard, but still edible. I felt like they were not done because they were not \"springy\" to the touch. I didn't realize that was how they cooked in the microwave. I wish this would have been discussed in the recipe, however none of this will stop me from trying it again though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"8582","romance_copy_dek":"People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips, the bars are especially good served with a big glass of cold milk. —Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi","enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Chip Bars","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup butter, softened","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup butter, softened"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup packed brown sugar","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup packed brown sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 large egg","IngredientText":"1 large egg"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon milk","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/4 cups all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"1-1\/4 cups all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon baking powder","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon baking powder"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/8 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/8 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided","IngredientText":"1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup chopped walnuts","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup chopped walnuts"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Chocolate-Chip-Bars_exps8582_NBC143387D01_14_5b_RMS.jpg","RecipeId":8582,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Chocolate-Chip-Bars_exps8582_NBC143387D01_14_5b_RMS.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Shirley","Lastname":"Glaab","City":"Hattiesburg","StateDescription":"Mississippi","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep: 15 min. + cooling","MinimumServingQuantity":18,"MaximumServingQuantity":18,"Yield":"about 1-1\/2 dozen.","DigitalTitle":"Chocolate Chip Bars","SubmittedTitle":"Chocolate Chip Bars","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4.75,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":0,"TotalTimeInMinutes":15,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Chocolate Chip Bars","OriginalSourceProject":"Chocolate Chip Bars","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"People are always surprised when I tell them these chocolate chip bars come from the microwave. Chockfull of chocolate chips, the bars are especially good served with a big glass of cold milk. —Shirley A. Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1\/2 cup chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread into a greased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-1\/2 minutes or until bars test done, rotating a quarter turn every minute. Cool before cutting.","SequenceNo":1}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Bar Recipes","ID":94622},{"Name":"Chocolate Bar Recipes","ID":95730},{"Name":"Chocolate Bars","ID":95378},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Bars","ID":95382},{"Name":"Chocolate Dessert Recipes","ID":94646},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":94274},{"Name":"Easy Desserts","ID":94674},{"Name":"Finger Foods","ID":94282},{"Name":"Quick Chocolate Desserts","ID":95798},{"Name":"Sweet Finger Food Recipes","ID":94866}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Desserts","ID":89560},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Father's Day Desserts","ID":104290},{"Name":"Father's Day Recipes","ID":104282},{"Name":"Super Bowl Party Desserts","ID":104530},{"Name":"Super Bowl Recipes","ID":104522}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Chocolate Bar Recipes","ID":101193},{"Name":"Chocolate Chip Recipes","ID":100573},{"Name":"Chocolate Desserts","ID":100577},{"Name":"Chocolate Recipes","ID":100553},{"Name":"Milk","ID":102025},{"Name":"Nut Recipes","ID":100501},{"Name":"Walnut Recipes","ID":100613}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Simple Desserts","ID":107417},{"Name":"Simple Quick Recipes","ID":107425},{"Name":"Simple Recipes","ID":107261},{"Name":"View All Simple Recipes","ID":107453}],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Bars","ID":305488},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Microwave","ID":304071},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Desserts","ID":304288},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":15,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 bar: 182 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.","NoOfRatings":4,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Chocolate-Chip-Bars_exps8582_NBC143387D01_14_5b_RMS.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Chocolate-Chip-Bars_exps8582_NBC143387D01_14_5b_RMS.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51687,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44039,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310802,"name":"Bars","slug":"bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310737,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"There's nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.","parent":310796,"count":852,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chocolate Chip Bars"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n