Clotted Cream Cookie Bars (Print version)

Tender, buttery bars with clotted cream and white chocolate chunks baked to a golden finish.

# What you’ll need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup clotted cream, room temperature

→ Sugars

03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Eggs & Flavorings

05 - 1 large egg, room temperature
06 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 tsp baking powder

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving slight overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, clotted cream, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
04 - Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
05 - Gently fold white chocolate chips or chunks into batter.
06 - Spread dough evenly into prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 23-26 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into 16 bars.

# Cooking tips:

01 -
  • Buttery richness from both unsalted butter and clotted cream enhances flavor and texture.
  • White chocolate chunks add creamy sweetness and delightful pockets throughout the bars.
  • Simple, straightforward steps make this dessert accessible even to beginner bakers.
  • A perfect balance of soft centers with golden, slightly crisp edges guarantees the ideal bite every time.
02 -
  • Use parchment paper with an overhang to easily lift the bars out without breaking.
  • Lightly pack the brown sugar to ensure correct sweetness and moisture balance.
  • A toothpick with moist crumbs indicates perfect baking; avoid overbaking to keep centers chewy.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
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