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Chewy Butterscotch Blondies

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Dense and chewy butterscotch blondies with a rich brown butter and brown sugar flavor, packed with butterscotch chips. These bars are designed to prevent overbaking for a perfect gooey center.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. This is your brown butter. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. Pour the brown butter into a large bowl. Add the brown sugar and whisk until well combined.
  4. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, and flour.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans, if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes for a 9×13 pan, or 20-25 minutes for an 8×8 pan, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy texture.
  10. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This is crucial for clean slices.

Notes

  • For a shiny, crinkly top, ensure your oven temperature is accurate and avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Using salted butter can enhance the flavor, especially if you like a sweet and salty contrast.
  • Cooling the blondies completely before slicing is key to achieving neat squares.
  • For a small batch, use an 8×8 inch pan and adjust baking time accordingly.

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