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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These brown butter chocolate chip cookie bars are what happens when a cozy afternoon bake meets bakery‑level indulgence. The dough comes together fast, bakes in a single 8×8 pan, and delivers thick, chewy bars with deep caramel notes from browned butter.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Brown butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
- Step 2
Remove from heat, pour in a large mixing bowl and stir in milk powder. Let the butter cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 3
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- Step 4
When the butter has cooled, whisk in sugars till fully combined and glossy. It will look a little grainy.
- Step 5
Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Whisk till combined and smooth.
- Step 6
Add flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold gently just until combined.
- Step 7
Stir in chocolate.
- Step 8
Press dough evenly into prepared pan using lightly damp fingers or an offset spatula.
- Step 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, checking early. Edges should be set and golden; center should look slightly underbaked.
- Step 10
Cool in the pan for 10 mins and transfer to a cooling rack to completely.
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Hey, I’m Adis! Georgia-based nurse, mom, and food photographer with an endless love for good flavor. My recipes are rooted in culture, travel, and the comforting flavors of home. I was raised in an Ethiopian household in Minneapolis, where the air was always filled with the aroma of warm spices and herbs. Those early meals taught me that food is a form of love—a language that connects people across tables and traditions
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