Smitten Kitchen’s Blondies: The Best Indulgent Treat to Bake at Home
Smitten Kitchen's Blondies are butterscotch flavored brownies with a thin crackly surface, perfect for baking at home.
Equipment
- oven
- square baking pan
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter 1 US stick
- 1 cup brown sugar light brown sugar also ok
- 1 large egg ~50g/2 oz
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour plain/all-purpose
- ¼ teaspoon cooking salt / kosher salt halve for table salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
Optional Topping
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 20 cm/8' square pan with butter and line with baking paper (parchment paper).
- Spread the walnuts on a tray and roast for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Place the butter in a silver saucepan over medium high heat. Once melted, reduce to medium heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it smells nutty and has little golden specks.
- Add the sugar into the hot butter and mix using a wooden spoon. Let cool for 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts, mixing through.
- Scrape into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and bake for 25 minutes until edges are golden and surface is crackly.
- Rest in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting onto a cutting board. Cool for at least another 10 minutes, sprinkle with salt flakes if using.
- Cut into 16 squares or 9 giant squares, then enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers will keep for 5 days in an airtight container. Refrigerate if hot, but always eat at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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