Soft bars with chocolate pieces

Ingredients:

• 220 g unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups premium flour (see Note)
• 0.5 tsp of soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 packet 340g (less than 2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate granules

Preparation:

1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 175°C.
2. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on medium power until melted. Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Grease the inside of a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 32 cm) pan with a small amount of butter and let the remaining butter cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Using a spoon or spatula, fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. The batter should be thick, and all the flour mixture should be completely incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is completely set, about 30 minutes.
5. Cool completely, at least 1 hour, cut into 24 pieces and serve.
   
   Note
   
   When measuring flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup and remove any excess. Scooping flour directly from the bag with a measuring cup will compact it, resulting in dry baked goods..