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Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.

These Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a must-bake! Rich, nutty brown butter meets melty chocolate in every gooey bite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

For the Cookie Bars:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter for browning
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar loosely packed
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • Maldon flaked salt for topping

Instructions

Directions

  • Step 1: Brown the Butter - In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until the butter starts to foam and turns a golden brown color, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it!
  • Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients - Remove the pan from heat and let the brown butter cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown butter with the light brown sugar. Whisk until well combined. Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
  • Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  • Step 4: Fold in the Chocolate Chips - Gently fold in the milk chocolate and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Step 5: Prepare the Baking Pan - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Step 6: Bake - Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  • Step 7: Add the Finishing Touch - As soon as you take the bars out of the oven, sprinkle the top with Maldon flaked salt for that perfect salty-sweet contrast.
  • Step 8: Cool and Slice - Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling rack

Notes

  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • You can freeze the bars for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
  • For a warm treat, microwave a slice for about 10-15 seconds to soften the chocolate chips.