Description
Chewy, rich blondies made with nutty brown butter and swirled with gooey salted caramel sauce. This easy one-bowl recipe requires no electric mixer and delivers bakery-quality flavor in just 10 minutes of prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g) dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt flakes, optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the foam settles, brown bits form at the bottom, and a nutty aroma develops (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the warm butter. Whisk vigorously for 2 minutes until glossy and smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold in with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of salted caramel sauce over the batter. Pour remaining batter on top and spread to cover. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create ribbons.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and the center is just set (a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs).
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
Notes
Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor. Ensure eggs are room temperature to prevent the butter from seizing. Do not overbake to maintain chewiness. Line the pan with parchment for easy removal. Store-bought caramel sauce works perfectly and saves time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Protein: 3
Keywords: blondies, brown butter, salted caramel, easy dessert, one bowl recipe, chewy bars, quick treat, no mixer