SALTED MISO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE BARS

These SALTED MISO CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE BARS are a delicious take on regular brownies. They have the rich flavors of miso and chocolate with a hint of saltiness, making them a truly decadent treat.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted


• 1 cup light brown sugar


• 1/4 cup white miso paste


• 1 large egg


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


• 1 cup all-purpose flour


• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder


• 1/4 teaspoon salt


• 1 cup chocolate chunks


• Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal

In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and miso paste

Mix until smooth

Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined

Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt

Stir until just combined

Fold in the chocolate chunks

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly

Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top of the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving