Cherry Brown Butter Bars

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From the smitten kitchen blog. These look yummy, saving this recipe here until i have a chance to make it! This recipe could work with other fruits, such as apples, pears, raspberries, etc. Use your imagination!!!

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Steps

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Make crust: preheat over to 375f cut two 12-inch lengths of parchment paper and trim each to fit the 8-inch width of an 88-inch square baking pan.

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Press it into the bottom and sides of your pan in one direction , then use the second sheet to line the rest of the pan , perpendicular to the first sheet.

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Using rubber spatula or fork , mix melted butter , sugar , and vanilla in medium bowl , or in the bottom of the small saucepan you used to melt the butter.

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Add flour and salt and stir until incorporated.

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Transfer dough to your prepared pan , and use your finger.

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Bake the crust until golden , about 18 minutes.

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Transfer crust to rack and cool in pan.

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Maintain oven temperature.

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Make the filling: cook butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until deep nutty brown , stirring often and watching carefully , about six minutes.

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Immediately pour browned butter into glass measuring cup to cool slightly.

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Whisk sugar , eggs , and salt in medium bowl to blend.

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Add flour and vanilla.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, flour, salt, eggs, sweet cherries