Brown Butter Toffee Cookie Bars
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Brown Butter Toffee Cookie Bars, where warm, nutty brown butter meets luscious pockets of gooey toffee. These cookie bars are perfectly chewy, with a rich depth of flavor that transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dessert. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a sweet treat, these bars will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in toffee bits.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a deeper flavor, substitute dark chocolate chips for half of the toffee bits. Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for an enhanced sweet-and-salty contrast.