Browned butter Heath Bar Cookies

There was a bake sale at work a few weeks ago and one of the girls (Heather) who actually organized the event, brought in these cookies for the sale Hospice was putting on.  I bought a pack and then when back, after devouring them, to buy another pack for Dave and to get the recipe from her!  Today I finally had all the ingredients and time so made a batch to share with two of my kids that are nearby this afternoon and some for us.  They are so good, and kind of a nice treat from the standbys I usually make.  They make great gift giving cookies because they hold up well and stay nice for more than a day or two like some.  Be careful when browning the butter so it doesn't get too dark, just a golden color is perfect to bring out the flavors you need. (Tip: they would make awesome ice cream sandwiches for the warm weather just around the corner).

In a large bowl mix together:

3/4 cup white granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Then add: 1 tsp vanilla, stirring in well.

Add: 2 sticks (1 cup) real butter that has been gently cooked until light brown (warm still), until sugar starts to dissolve. (I actually started this before pulling out all the other ingredients I needed)

Add 2 eggs beating well into the dough.

Add 2-1/4 cups flour, and 1 tsp. baking soda and stir until just combined.

Finally:  Add 10.2 ounce total of 1/4 inch diced health bars.  (I used the mini ones and diced them in 4 pieces each.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

Scoop onto parchment lined cookie sheets in rounded Tablespoon (I used a heaping small cookie scoop and formed them in balls) (12 to a sheet-they spread out).  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes until they look slightly browned and set.  cool.