Brown Butter Blondies for a Rich, Nutty Flavor Boost
Learn how to make delicious brown butter blondies for an easy version of a classic recipe. These tasty bars are loaded with chocolate chips!
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Blondies are just brownies without chocolate, right?” prepare to have your culinary world rocked. Today I’m going to show you how to make brown butter chocolate chip blondies. One of my favorite recent desserts!
Imagine taking the classic comfort of a blondie and dialing it up with the nutty richness of brown butter, then sprinkling in a merry mix of white and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a texture and taste combo that’s nothing short of spectacular.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Brown butter? Sounds fancy.” But here’s the twist: it’s simpler than you think.
As for the white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, they’re not just there for show. They’re the dynamic duo that elevates these blondies from “pretty darn good” to “where have you been all my life?” levels of deliciousness.
It’s like they say: “Why choose between white and semi-sweet chocolate when you can have both?” (Okay, maybe nobody says that, but they should.)
This recipe is so delicious, it will turn you into a brown butter believer: ready to spread the gospel of these blondies far and wide.
After all, in the grand scheme of things, it’s just butter and sugar meeting their destiny. Follow me as we embark on this mouth-watering adventure, and let’s bake something unforgettable.
Are you ready to make these brown butter blondies? Here’s what you’re going to need!
Gather These Supplies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
If you want to make additions to this recipe, it’s a good time to raid your cabinets! Here are some suggestions:
- Add any nuts including walnuts, pecans, macadamias
- Replace peanut butter chips for either the chocolate or vanilla
- Use 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in addition to or in place of the vanilla
- Add 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- Stir in 1/2 cup dried fruit, especially dried cherries, into the prepared batter
Store these blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Get the printable recipe below:
Brown Butter Blondies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 egg(s)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°c. Line an 8 inch square baking tin with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Chop the butter into cubes and place in a light colored saucepan (this will allow you to check the color of the butter). Place the saucepan over a medium heat. Melt the butter, then bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer the butter, stirring often, for around 5 minutes or until the butter has turned a golden brown color. Remove from the heat and immediately pour the butter into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the brown sugar to the butter in the mixing bowl and whisk until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk once again until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold through the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips.
- Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking tin. Bake for 25 minutes, or until just cooked through.
- Set aside to cool in the tin completely before removing and slicing.
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