Description
Chewy, butter-rich blondies with a golden hue and toasty caramel flavors. Balanced crisp edges and soft centers, made with browned butter and brown sugar for deep sweetness. No cocoa or chocolate, just vanilla and cozy warmth.
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
1/4 tsp salted butter
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup optional add-ins (e.g., chocolate chunks, nuts)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and salt. Mix well.
Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla.
Whisk in flour and baking powder. Fold in optional add-ins last.
Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Do not substitute butter with oil; the browning step is critical for caramelized flavor.
Use clarified butter for dairy-free blondies.
Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep texture dense and chewy.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American