Description
Rich and gooey Brown Butter Blondies with a deep caramel flavor, perfect chewy texture, and wholesome plant-based ingredients. This delightful dessert combines browned butter’s nutty depth with melty dark chocolate chips and optional nuts, creating an irresistible treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based butter (for browning)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Add-Ins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (plant-based)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the plant-based butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter turns golden brown and emits a rich, nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, light brown sugar, and natural vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated to form a luscious base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and the natural gelling agent to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Create the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender and soft.
- Add Texture and Flavor: Fold in the chopped nuts and plant-based dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for delightful bursts of crunch and richness.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains soft but not wet.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Cooling helps achieve the perfect chewy consistency.
Notes
- Keep stirring the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning and achieve the best flavor.
- Use ingredients at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Remove blondies from the oven when the center is just set to keep them gooey.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Customize with different nuts, dried fruit, or spice blends for variations.
- Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Freeze wrapped blondies for up to two months to keep fresh longer.
- Reheat gently in a low oven or microwave to restore gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: brown butter blondies, plant-based blondies, chewy blondies, caramel blondies, vegan blondies, chocolate chip blondies