Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (Melted; brown in the saucepan and cool slightly before using)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (Avocado oil works well)
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 0.333 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (Room temperature)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (Spooned and leveled)
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt (For the batter)
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate
• flaky sea salt (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and melt it. Once it begins boiling, swirl the pan or stir constantly until the butter turns a deep amber color and becomes browned butter.

3. 3

   Set the browned butter aside to cool slightly before combining it with the other ingredients.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Set the dry mixture aside.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, neutral oil, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk for 1–2 minutes, until a smooth paste forms.

6. 6

   Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix for 2–3 minutes, until well combined and the mixture becomes a smooth paste.

7. 7

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.

8. 8

   Add the semi-sweet chocolate and fold with a spatula until it is evenly distributed, taking care not to overmix the batter.

9. 9

   Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

10. 10

    Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and press it into an even layer.

11. 11

    Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the blondies are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking.

12. 12

    Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the blondies with flaky sea salt for garnish.

13. 13

    Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before serving.

Notes

The source specifically advises allowing the brown butter to cool slightly before mixing, avoiding overmixing, and watching carefully to prevent overbaking. The source does not specify a slicing method or storage instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• blondies
• cookies
• baked
• chocolate chip
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• vegetarian