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Maple Brown Butter Blondies

Maple Brown Butter Blondies
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A or Dark)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brown the Butter
    Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then continue to cook it, whisking constantly. The butter will foam up and then begin to crackle. Once you see golden-brown bits at the bottom and smell a nutty aroma, immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the butter into a large mixing bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Oven and Pan
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
  3. Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
    To the bowl with the browned butter, add the brown sugar and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking vigorously for about one minute until the mixture looks shiny and pale.
  4. Step 4: Fold in Dry Ingredients
    Using a spatula, gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. If you are using nuts, fold them in now. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the blondies tough.
  5. Step 5: Bake to Perfection
    Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 22 to 27 minutes. The edges should be golden and pulling away slightly from the sides, but the center should still look a little soft. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately after removing from the oven.
  6. Step 6: Cool and Slice
    Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy the rich, maple goodness.

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