Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

We call these: Pizookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
• 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar, can use light
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on bars

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can line the pan with parchment paper, if desired. Set aside.
• Place the butter in a medium saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring often, until it foams, smells nutty, and browns. This will take about 5 minutes. Scrape the browned butter into a large mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the brown sugar to the brown butter and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla. Stir until combined.
• Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir until just combined, don’t over mix.
• Stir in the chocolate chunks and chocolate chips.
• Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan with a spatula. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until the bars are set and golden brown. Don’t over bake the bars will continue setting up as they cool.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let the bars cool before cutting into squares.