Brown Butter Nanaimo Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
My love for brown butter runs deep, and when I decided to combine it with the classic Nanaimo bar, something magical happened. These treats are surprisingly simple to make, coming together in under an hour, which means you can satisfy those chocolate cravings without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen. The brown butter adds an incredible nutty richness that elevates the traditional recipe, while the coconut layer keeps things interesting. Plus, dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel just a little bit better about indulging. Trust me, once you make these, they'll become a regular request from everyone who tries them.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gbrown sugar
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 3 gbaking soda
- 100 gsalt
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 150 gunsalted chocolate
- 50 gcoconut flakes
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line an 18x28 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugars in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be patient and stir frequently to prevent burning.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in the eggs one at a time, followed by the flour, baking soda, and salt. The mixture should be smooth and slightly thickened.
- 4
Press half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Melt the chocolate and cocoa powder in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Stir in the coconut flakes for added texture and flavor.
- 6
Pour the chocolate mixture over the first layer of cookie dough.
- 7
Press the remaining cookie dough over the top of the chocolate layer.
- 8
Cut into bars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
Tip: Cut into bars just before serving for maximum texture and flavor.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
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