Clotted Cream Cookie Bars (Printable)

Tender bars enriched with clotted cream and studded with creamy white chocolate chunks for a rich, buttery treat.

# 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

# How To Make It:

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 the 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 the white chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed.
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 creates an incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets these bars apart from ordinary cookies.
  • Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for last-minute entertaining or weekend baking.
  • White chocolate chunks add luxurious sweetness that complements the subtle tang of clotted cream beautifully.
  • Easy to prepare with simple mixing and no chilling required—ideal for bakers of all skill levels.
  • These bars capture British elegance in a casual, shareable format that travels well to potlucks and parties.
02 -
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor—look for brands that list cocoa butter as the first ingredient.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean edges and prevent crumbling.
  • For easier removal, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang before slicing.
  • If you prefer extra-thick bars, bake the dough in an 8x8 inch pan instead, adding 5–7 minutes to the baking time.
  • Always check ingredient labels if serving to guests with allergies, as white chocolate often contains soy lecithin.
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