Description
Brown Butter Blondies are a luscious, chewy treat combining the rich, nutty depth of browned butter with balanced sweetness and texture. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, they offer a perfect chewy center and slightly crisp edges, customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits for a versatile dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 g) brown butter (natural gelling agent), cooled slightly
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (plant-based), such as toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup plant-based chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to unlock the signature flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the browned butter, light brown sugar, and eggs together until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) to create a flavorful base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture gently to avoid overmixing, preserving the perfect texture.
- Add Extras: Fold in your chosen optional mix-ins such as plant-based chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits to add texture and flavor bursts.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the batter evenly into a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and chewy texture.
Notes
- Watch the butter closely while browning to prevent burning; timing is key.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough blondies.
- Use fresh vanilla extract (natural) and baking powder for best flavor and rise.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and neat edges.
- Start checking blondies a few minutes before the recommended baking time as oven temperatures vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brown butter blondies, chewy blondies, plant-based dessert, nutty blondies, easy blondies, baking