Brown Butter Blondies

These mouthwatering Brown Butter Blondies make the richest, chewiest bars, with a deep, nutty flavor and golden crackly tops. Loaded with dark chocolate and a delicious, gooey and buttery texture, they’re everything you crave in a dessert bar.

Brown Butter Blondie Recipe

These Brown Butter Blondies have that kind of flavor that makes me stop mid-bite and totally forget what I’m saying…they’re THAT good! Like my brown butter chocolate chip cookies, the browned butter gives them a toasty richness, but once it mixes with brown sugar and vanilla, it’s pure dessert magic.

It’s like two of my favorite desserts, soft cookies and gooey brownies, rolled up into one delicious treat! The best part is that they’re super easy (I love that I don’t even have to pull out my mixer).

With golden crackly tops and soft, chocolatey centers, the hardest part about making these is waiting for them to finish baking. They always fill my kitchen with the most amazing smell that’s impossible to resist. But it’s always worth the wait because with those crispy edges and soft, chocolatey center, they taste even better than they smell!

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter: This gets browned for that rich, nutty flavor
• Light brown sugar: Adds chewiness and caramel flavor
• Egg: Helps bind the ingredients and keep the texture soft
• Vanilla extract: Adds a warm, sweet flavor
• Salt: Balances out the sweetness and enhances the other flavors
• All-purpose flour: The base that gives these blondies structure
• Baking powder: Gives them enough lift without making them cakey
• Dark chocolate chunks: For big melty pockets in every bite

How To Make Brown Butter Blondies

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2. In a medium saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat. Stir often, until it foams and turns golden, toasty brown with a nutty aroma (about 5 to 7 minutes). Remove from heat to avoid burning the butter and use a spoon to skim the foam off the top. Pour the browned butter into a large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.

Step 3. Let the melted butter cool for about 5 to 7 minutes. Then, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4. Add the egg and whisk well.

Step 5. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 6. Sift the flour and baking powder over the bowl.

Step 7. Then, gently fold into the mixture with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 8. Fold in the chocolate chunks. The batter will be thick—that’s exactly how it should be.

Step 9. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is slightly cracked.

Step 11. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 to 2 hours. Lift them out using the parchment overhang and then cut into squares.

Storage Instructions

• Fridge: Store leftover blondies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: This is a great recipe to freeze. Just freeze your blondies in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed bag or container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter for a couple of hours.

Tips And Tricks

Before you grab your whisk, these quick pointers will help you get the best texture and flavor every single time.

• Let the browned butter cool for at least 5-10 minutes. Otherwise it may cook the eggs.
• Scrape all of the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. This is where the flavor lives.
• Don’t overmix once the flour is added or your blondies won’t stay tender.
• You can use any pan, but a metal one will give you more even browning than glass.
• Test for doneness with a toothpick. You’re looking for moist crumbs, not wet batter.

Variations And Add-ins

Want to mix things up a little? I love using easy add-ins and swaps to give my blondies a few fun twists.

• Chocolate: Swap the chopped chocolate for milk chocolate chunks, white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for a tasty twist.
• Nuts: Add some chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
• Flaky salt: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for a salty-sweet finish.
• Peanut butter: Try swirling in a few spoonfuls of peanut butter into the top before baking.
• Candy additions: Fold in chopped caramel candies or toffee bits for extra chew.

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