Brown Butter Blondies
Brown butter transforms a simple blondie into something deeply nutty and irresistible.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
22 min
Total Time
37 min
Servings
16 blondies
Calories
200/serving
Difficulty
Easy
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup walnuts
Preheat and Prepare Pan
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Brown the Butter
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and continue cooking until the milk solids turn toasty and golden brown on the bottom of the pan. Pour the browned butter into a mixing bowl.
Mix Wet Ingredients
Whisk the brown sugar into the warm browned butter until smooth. Let the mixture cool to lukewarm, then whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and sea salt until fully combined.
Add Flour and Mix-Ins
Stir in the flour until just combined, then fold in your chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips and toasted walnuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake Until Just Set
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center still appears ever so slightly underdone. The blondies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Cool and Slice
Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before lifting out and cutting into 16 squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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- Let the butter-sugar mixture cool before adding the egg so it does not scramble.
- Pull the blondies from the oven while the center still looks slightly underdone for the chewiest texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What mix-ins work best?
- Chocolate chips and toasted walnuts are classic, but toffee bits, dried fruit, espresso powder, or peanut butter chips all work beautifully.
- Can I double the recipe?
- Yes, double all ingredients and bake in a 9-by-13-inch pan, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
Recipe inspired by the original at smittenkitchen.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.
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