Description
These brown butter toffee blondies have a chewy texture with a deep, nutty flavor and pockets of bittersweet toffee bits, making them a family favorite dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed (220g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (160g) toffee bits
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden amber with a nutty aroma (7-8 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Mix sugars and eggs: Add 1 cup packed light brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar to the browned butter. Whisk until smooth and glossy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick and shiny.
- Add toffee bits: Fold in 1 cup toffee bits evenly, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
- Bake: Pour batter into a parchment-lined 9×9 inch baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved toffee bits on top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Let blondies cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the chewy texture.
Notes
Do not rush browning the butter; stir constantly and watch the color change. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Let blondies cool fully before slicing to maintain chewy texture. Avoid overbaking as blondies continue to cook while cooling. Store leftovers airtight at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat for 10 seconds in microwave to restore chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (1/16th of
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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