Name: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 0.5 cup light brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 egg; 1.25 cups gluten free flour; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips; sea salt

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Make the brown butter. Add the butter to a skillet over low medium heat. Continue stirring, until the butter becomes golden brown. Stir constantly to prevent burning.

When the butter becomes golden, remove the pan from the heat. Pour into a small bowl and place in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, gather the other ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the slightly cooled brown butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

Then, add in the vanilla and egg. Stir to combine.

Add in the gluten free flour and baking soda. Stir together.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Smooth into an even layer.

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until the edges are set and the middle still looks gooey.

Finally, allow the bars to cool for 1 hour before garnishing with sea salt, slicing, and serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Master the Brown Butter Technique 🧈
Cook butter over medium heat until it turns golden with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes), then cool completely before mixing into dough to prevent melting the eggs and preserve that rich, caramelized flavor.
Don't Overmix Your Gluten-Free Dough 🥄
Gluten-free flour develops toughness quickly, so mix until just combined after adding dry ingredients to maintain the desired chewy, tender texture of your bars.
Strategic Sea Salt Placement 🧂
Sprinkle sea salt on the bars immediately after removing from the oven while still warm, allowing it to adhere and create a perfect flavor contrast with the sweet chocolate and toffee notes.
Chill Dough for Better Texture ❄️
Refrigerate your prepared dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and achieve denser, chewier bars with defined chocolate chip pockets.
Chocolate Chip Distribution Strategy 🍫
Reserve a handful of dark chocolate chips and press them into the dough surface before baking for maximum gooey pockets and even distribution throughout every bar.