Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
4.59 out of 5 stars
(31)
Ingredients
24
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
- 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar, can use light
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on bars
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can line the pan with parchment paper, if desired. Set aside.
Step 2
Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a large mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the brown butter and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla. Stir until combined.
Step 4
Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until just combined, don’t over mix.
Step 5
Stir in the chocolate chunks and chocolate chips.
Step 6
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan with a spatula. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until the bars are set and golden brown. Don’t over bake the bars will continue setting up as they cool.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let the bars cool before cutting into squares.
Step 8
Save recipe for the next time?
Chef's notes
Instead of chocolate chips, use butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips. Or do a mix of chips!
Add M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces!
Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans.
Add dried cranberries or raisins.
Make the bars extra fun by stirring in colorful sprinkles!
Serve warm with ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce.
