Description
These Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine rich brown butter with melty chocolate for a delicious treat. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night at home, it’s an easy recipe made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter to be browned
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar loosely packed
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- maldon flaked salt for topping
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and slightly cooled browned butter until smooth. Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined; it's okay if there are a few lumps.
- Carefully fold in the milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang, and lightly grease it.
- Spread the cookie bar batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Once baked, sprinkle a generous amount of Maldon flaked salt over the warm cookie bars to enhance the flavor.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure the butter is browned properly for the best flavor.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Feel free to mix in your favorite nuts for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg