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Crispy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

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These blondies feature crispy edges and gooey centers with a rich nutty flavor from browned butter, making them a quick and irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and then starts to brown (about 5–7 minutes). Watch for a nutty aroma and little brown specks forming. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a large mixing bowl to cool slightly (5 minutes).
  2. Mix sugars and eggs: Add 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar and ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar to the browned butter. Whisk until combined and slightly thickened (about 1–2 minutes). Then, whisk in 2 large room temperature eggs, one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula just until combined. Stop once no dry flour remains.
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1 ½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment.
  7. Pour and spread batter: Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 22–25 minutes until edges are golden and crisp but center is still slightly soft.
  9. Cool and slice: Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack (about 30 minutes). Use the parchment overhang to lift them out gently before slicing into 16 squares. For cleaner cuts, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully while browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep blondies tender. Check oven starting at 22 minutes to ensure gooey centers. Cooling completely is crucial for setting the centers. For cleaner slices, chill blondies before cutting.

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