Classic Brown Butter Blondies: Chewy, Golden, and Irresistible
If you’ve ever wanted a dessert bar that hits every note — chewy edges, a soft fudgy center, and that deep caramel-like flavor that makes you close your eyes on the first bite — then blondies are exactly what you’ve been missing. These golden squares are the unsung heroes of the baking world, often overshadowed by their chocolatey cousin the brownie, but every bit as satisfying in their own warm, buttery way.
This recipe uses brown butter to take the flavor to another level entirely. Browning the butter before mixing it into the batter adds a nutty, almost toffee-like depth that makes these blondies taste far more complex than the simple ingredient list would suggest. Cut into squares and served straight from the pan, they’re the kind of treat that disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Method
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