Brown Butter Blondies
Ingredients
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter browned and melted (¾ cup or 170g total needed after browning)
¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
¾ cup light brown sugar 150g
2 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
12 oz milk and dark chocolate (6oz of each) chips, chunks, or chopped bars
Flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350℉/177℃ and line a quarter sheet pan (or 8x8" pan for thicker blondies) with parchment paper.
Add the butter to a frying pan or saucepan over medium heat and melt, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden in color and the milk solids have turned into brown flecks. It will smelly nutty and delicious. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, being sure to scrape out all brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
¾ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the brown sugar and white sugar to the brown butter and whisk vigorously for about 1 minute.
¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup light brown sugar
Add the eggs and vanilla, and whisk vigorously again for another minute.
2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt (or whisk together in another bowl before pouring in) and use a rubber spatula to combine and fold it together until the flour disappears.
1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Fold in ¾ of the chocolate, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly to the sides and edges. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate over the top.
12 oz milk and dark chocolate (6oz of each)
Bake for 18-20 minutes (or 25-28 for 8x8" pan) or until the center area still looks slightly underdone (it will finish baking while cooling)
Remove from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack. Sprinkle liberally with flaky sea salt.
Flaky sea salt
Allow the bars to cool for 30 minutes, then remove them from the pan using the parchment paper.
These are best served when they're still slightly warm. Wait until they get to this point, then cut and serve.
Brown butter adds a nutty depth to these blondies, enhancing their sweetness and texture. To make the perfect blondies, ensure your butter is correctly browned - this means melting it slowly over medium heat until it turns a golden brown. You can also experiment with mix-ins like nuts or different types of chocolate to customize the flavor. These blondies are versatile and can be served as a dessert or a sweet snack alongside coffee or tea. When baking, make sure to not overbake, as the center should remain slightly underdone for that delectable chewy texture. Serve warm for the best experience, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for several days. For variations, consider adding flavors like sea salt flakes on top for contrast. If you’re looking to impress guests, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Enjoy your baking adventures with these irresistible Brown Butter Blondies!
Yummy! 😋