Clotted Cream Cookie Bars (Printable)

Tender bars infused with clotted cream and white chocolate chunks offer a rich, buttery taste.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Add-ins

10 - 3.5 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

# Directions:

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 in white chocolate chips or chunks.
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 the pan before lifting out and cutting into 16 bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The clotted cream adds an incredible richness and unique flavor you won't find in ordinary cookie bars
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients and straightforward steps
  • Perfect texture—soft and chewy with golden edges
  • White chocolate chunks create pockets of creamy sweetness throughout
  • Makes 16 generous bars, ideal for sharing or gifting
  • A British-inspired twist on classic American blondies
02 -
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor—avoid white baking chips, which often contain vegetable oil instead of cocoa butter
  • Line your pan with parchment paper extending over the edges to create "handles" for easy removal
  • Check your bars at 23 minutes—ovens vary, and you want them slightly underdone in the center for the best texture
  • Cut the bars with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for neat, professional-looking edges
  • Store with a piece of bread in the container to keep the bars soft and chewy
  • These bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months—wrap individually for easy grab-and-go treats
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