Brown-Butter Blondies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until butter is golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
3. Remove butter from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and eggs until well combined. Add vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt and whisk until combined.
5. Whisk in cooled butter until combined.
6. Gradually add flour, stirring until just combined.
7. Spread batter into prepared pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Brown-butter blondies are a twist on the classic blondie recipe.
• The brown-butter gives the blondies a nutty flavor and a rich texture.
• These blondies make for a great snack or dessert.