Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe
These decadent Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies are rich with nutty browned butter flavor combined with melty dark chocolate chips for the perfect chewy and fudgy treat. Easy to make in just one bowl and baked to golden perfection, they offer a delightful twist on classic blondies with a deep, caramelized taste and luscious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 blondie squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Butter Mixture
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (cold)
- 1 large egg yolk (cold)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Oven: Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper that covers all four sides for easy removal later. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Brown the Butter: Place the cold unsalted butter in a stainless steel or light-colored pan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and watch closely as the butter melts, foams, and begins to brown, producing a nutty aroma and small amber particles at the bottom. Remove from heat promptly once browned to avoid burning.
- Cool the Browned Butter: Pour the browned butter into a container with a spout and let it cool until warm but not hot—this temperature prevents melting the chocolate chips during mixing.
- Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light in color and slightly fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add Browned Butter: Pour the warm browned butter slowly into the bowl while whisking continuously to fully incorporate it into the egg and sugar mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Chocolate: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and sea salt, mixing just until mostly combined, then fold in the chopped dark chocolate or chips until evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Spread the blondie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 35 minutes. The blondies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely on a wire rack before lifting them from the pan using the parchment paper sides. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off with a knife to avoid dense blondies.
- Watch the butter carefully while browning; it can go from perfectly browned to burnt quickly.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips or chopped bars for the best flavor and texture.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
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