Brown Butter Blondies

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES

Well, you could have blown me over with a feather when I read that brownies and blondies were no recent invention. Nope, apparently they’ve been part of the American landscape since, believe it or not, the late 1800s.

Which is weird, as the only ‘brownies’ I’d ever known about growing up, was the Brownies club for girls (of which I was a member, but not for long given my propensity for naughtiness!). Nope, the brownie we’ve all come to obsess over, is a relative late-comer to New Zealand shores. Now, it can be found in virtually every cafe.

Blondies, on the other hand, aren’t that common. Which is such a shame. While I can understand the fascination for deep, dark, fudgy chocolate brownies, I’m surprised that more people haven’t cottoned on to their blond cousins, with their flavours of vanilla and butterscotch.

If, like me, you’ve never tried a blondie (okay, there may not be many of you), you’ll love this recipe from Landolakes.com. The butter is browned to add a delicious nutty flavour, and the finished slice is studded with white chocolate chips (or ‘drops’ as they’re called in New Zealand), and pecan nuts. Actually, I didn’t add the pecans as I’m not fussed on them, though I reckon next time around I’ll add in some macadamia nuts.

I served the blondies as a dessert with a browned butter ice cream – a delicious, not overly sweet, ice cream which cut through the richness of the blondies perfectly. Oh, and I sprinkled some crushed almond praline over top for some crunch. A perfect dessert if I do say so myself. Enjoy!

BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES

BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES

Treat yourself to the rich, nutty flavor of Brown Butter Blondies. Caramelized butter adds depth and complexity, while white chocolate chips and optional nuts create a decadent and chewy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 9 Squares
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1-1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used organic flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup white baking chips (I used 2/3rds cup)
  • Optional: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or macadamias, toasted

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, watching closely, 5 minutes or until butter foams and turns deep golden brown. Immediately remove from heat; pour into bowl. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 13×9-inch (I used an 8 inch square pan to make a higher slice) baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges. Spray bottom of foil-lined pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Add brown sugar, egg and vanilla to cooled browned butter; mix well. Add flour, baking powder and salt; stir just until combined. Stir in pecans (if using) and white baking chips. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes* or until golden brown around edges and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Lift blondies from pan, using foil ends. Cut into squares and serve cold (or warmed slightly in the microwave), with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

*Baking time may be more or less, depending on the size of your pan. I used an 8 inch square pan in order to make a thicker slice, but it took almost half an hour to bake.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 526IUCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Brownies, Butter Blondies
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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