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Brown Butter Blondies cut into squares, stacked on a white plate.

Brown Butter Blondies

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Brown Butter Blondies! This recipe features a generous amount of browned butter for a chewy, sweet, and utterly decadent treat.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the blondies out easily.
    Brown Butter Blondies
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the butter turns a nutty brown color and smells fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    Brown Butter Blondies
  • In a large bowl, whisk the browned butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
    Brown Butter Blondies
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
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  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the blondies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
    Brown Butter Blondies

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 116mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword blondies, brown butter blondies
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