Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup salted butter (melted and cooled)
• 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 bean paste (The method refers to vanilla extract; the ingredient list specifies vanilla bean paste.)
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 0.5 tsp baking soda
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate
• salt (Used in the dry mixture; amount not specified)
• flaky sea salt (for garnish; amount to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

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 brown butter aside to cool slightly before combining it with the remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and 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

   Crack the egg into the sugar mixture and add the vanilla bean paste. Mix for 2–3 minutes, until well combined and smooth.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Press the batter evenly into the prepared parchment-lined pan.

10. 10

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

11. 11

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

12. 12

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

Notes

The source says to use vanilla extract in the method but lists vanilla bean paste in the ingredients; vanilla bean paste was retained. The amount of salt mixed into the dry ingredients and the amount of flaky sea salt for garnish are not specified. Avoid overmixing and do not overbake.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baked
• blondies
• chocolate chip
• American
• vegetarian