Description
These Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a delicious treat featuring a rich nutty flavor from browned butter, combined with sweet chocolate and a hint of sea salt. Perfect for a quick dessert or a comforting snack, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers!
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 until foamy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. 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 eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
- Carefully fold in the milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips with a spatula for even distribution.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang, and lightly grease the paper.
- Spread the cookie bar batter into the prepared pan evenly and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Sprinkle Maldon flaked salt on top of the warm cookie bars to enhance flavor.
- Allow bars to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is browned properly to develop the nutty flavor.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Consider adding nuts for an extra crunch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg