👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the base

1. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
2. Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add the egg and vanilla. Mix until combined.
5. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix into a soft dough.
6. Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the pan to form the base.

2️⃣ Add the dulce de leche layer

7. Spread the dulce de leche evenly over the dough layer.
   Tip: warm it 10 seconds in the microwave to spread easily.

3️⃣ Add the topping

8. Crumble the remaining 1/3 dough on top.
9. If using, sprinkle chocolate chips.

4️⃣ Bake

10. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until golden on top.
11. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
12. Optional: finish with a little flaky sea salt on top.

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💡 Tips for Best Results

• Chill before cutting for clean slices.
• Double the recipe for a 9×13 inch pan.
• Store airtight for up to 4 days.
• You can swirl in Nutella or caramel for extra richness.

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If you’d like, I can also prepare:
✅ A short Facebook post for these squares
✅ A Pinterest-style recipe card
✅ A step-by-step Darija version

Just tell me! 🍬🤎