Clotted Cream Cookie Bars (Printer version)

Tender, buttery bars featuring clotted cream and creamy white chocolate chunks.

# 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 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup 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 until evenly distributed.
06 - Spread dough evenly into prepared pan, smoothing top with spatula to create uniform thickness.
07 - Bake for 23-26 minutes until edges are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out with few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into 16 equal portions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Luxurious clotted cream creates an incredibly tender, rich texture unlike any ordinary cookie bar
  • Easy one-bowl preparation means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your treats
  • Perfect balance of buttery sweetness with creamy white chocolate in every bite
  • Makes 16 generous bars ideal for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones
  • Simple ingredients elevated by the sophisticated flavor of clotted cream
02 -
  • If clotted cream is difficult to find, you can substitute with crème fraîche or full-fat sour cream, though the flavor will be slightly different
  • For perfectly even bars, use an offset spatula to spread the dough uniformly in the pan before baking
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting—this ensures clean edges and prevents crumbling
  • Use good-quality white chocolate for the best flavor; avoid white baking chips which can taste waxy
  • These bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months; wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container
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