Description
These Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars offer a rich, nutty flavor that is simply irresistible. Made with melted butter, a mix of chocolate chips, and topped with flaky salt, they are an easy homemade treat perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
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 golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk together brown sugar and slightly cooled browned butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add in the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined; it’s fine if a few lumps remain.
- Gently fold in the milk chocolate chips and dark chocolate chips using a spatula for even distribution.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper with some overhang and lightly grease it.
- Spread the cookie batter evenly in the prepared pan 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 warm cookie bars to enhance flavor.
- Let bars cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Make sure to brown the butter slowly for the best flavor.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
For extra flavor, try adding nuts or different types of chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg