Description
These Salted Brown Butter Blondies are rich, buttery bars with a nutty depth from browned butter, sweetened with light brown sugar, studded with chocolate chips, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
Blondie Batter
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Topping
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with two pieces of parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the blondies later.
- Brown the Butter: Add the unsalted butter to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook the butter until it smells nutty and develops brown bits at the bottom of the pan, which takes approximately 5 minutes after melting. Then remove from heat and let the brown butter cool to room temperature; this step is crucial to avoid melting the chocolate chips prematurely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooled browned butter (including the flavorful brown bits), lightly packed brown sugar, the egg, pure vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and salt until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips last for even distribution.
- Prepare the Batter in Pan: Pour the blondie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly. Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly on top to create a perfect contrast of flavors.
- Bake the Blondies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid over-baking to keep the blondies moist and chewy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper. Cut into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- Cooling the brown butter is essential to prevent the chocolate chips from melting when mixed into the batter.
- Using parchment paper in the pan ensures the blondies come out cleanly and maintain their shape.
- Flaky sea salt on top adds a delightful salty crunch that enhances the sweetness of the blondies.
- Keep an eye on baking time to avoid drying out the blondies; they should be slightly soft in the center when done.