Brown Butter Bourbon Butter Pecan Blondies
Brown Butter Bourbon Butter Pecan Blondies offer a decadent twist on traditional blondies, combining rich flavors with chewy texture and gooey chocolate chunks. The unique addition of bourbon enhances the nutty notes from the browned butter, making these treats perfect for any occasionfrom festive celebrations to cozy nights in. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch that is sure to impress family and friends. Each bite is a delightful blend of buttery goodness and chocolatey indulgence, making them an irresistible dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown, stirring frequently. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter and light brown sugar until combined. Stir in bourbon and vanilla extract, followed by the egg and egg yolk.
- Gently fold in flour, cinnamon, and salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add toasted pecans and chocolate chunks; mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 24 minutes or until edges are firm but center remains slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (50g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg