Clotted Cream Cookie Bars (Printer-Friendly)

Tender bars filled with clotted cream and creamy white chocolate chunks for an indulgent dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4.2 oz unsalted butter, softened
02 - 4.2 oz clotted cream, room temperature

→ Sugars

03 - 5.3 oz light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1.8 oz granulated sugar

→ Eggs & Flavorings

05 - 1 large egg, room temperature
06 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 0.5 tsp fine sea salt

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 8.8 oz all-purpose flour
09 - 0.5 tsp baking powder

→ Add-ins

10 - 3.5 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

# How to Cook:

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, approximately 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 dough.
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 a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The clotted cream adds an unparalleled richness and depth to the cookie bars, creating a uniquely creamy texture.
  • Studded with white chocolate chunks, each bite offers sweet, melty pockets of flavor that perfectly complement the buttery base.
  • These bars are tender yet hold their shape, making them ideal for gatherings, gifting, or a luxurious everyday dessert.
  • Simple and quick to make with easily accessible ingredients, perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
02 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and even baking.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep the bars tender.
  • Check the bars a few minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking, preserving their soft texture.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to make cutting cleaner and easier.
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