Description
This delightful blondies recipe features rich browned butter, sweet brown sugar, white chocolate chips, and crunchy toasted walnuts for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Baked to a golden crackly finish, these blondies are an indulgent treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter & Sugar
- 125g / 8 tbsp (1 US stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (light brown sugar also fine)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (~50g / 2 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup plain/all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt (halve if using table salt)
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20 cm / 8 inch square baking pan with butter and line it with baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Toast Walnuts: Spread the chopped walnuts evenly on a baking tray and roast them in the oven for about 5 minutes, then remove and let cool. Toasting enhances their nutty flavor and crunch.
- Brown the Butter: Place the butter in a silver saucepan on medium-high heat. Once melted, reduce heat to medium and gently simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The butter will foam and develop a nutty aroma with little golden specks. Immediately pour the browned butter and solids into a mixing bowl.
- Make the Batter: Stir the brown sugar into the hot browned butter using a wooden spoon. Let it cool for 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Incorporate the flour and salt; the dough will be very thick, similar to rollable cookie dough. Fold in the toasted walnuts and white chocolate chips evenly.
- Bake the Blondies: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading and smoothing the surface with your hands for even thickness. Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden and the surface develops a thin crackly layer.
- Rest and Serve: Let the blondies rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift onto a cutting board. Allow them to cool at least another 10 minutes to set properly. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top if desired. Cut into 16 small squares or 9 larger squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Browning the butter is essential for deep, nutty flavor—don’t skip this step.
- Light brown sugar is preferred for a mild molasses flavor, but dark brown sugar can also be used.
- Toast the walnuts to bring out their flavor and improve texture.
- Cooling the blondies after baking ensures they firm up for clean cutting.
- Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift blondies out of the pan.
- Adjust sea salt flakes to taste for a balance of sweet and salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blondies, dessert, white chocolate, walnuts, browned butter, baking, sweet treats
