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Brown Butter Cookie Bars

Brown Butter Cookie Bars

This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delectable dessert that's both comforting and chic.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter and sugars until well combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add Dry to Wet: Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans.
  6. Bake the Cookie Bars: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  7. Cool and Cut: Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes