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Decadent Blondies
Molly

Decadent Blondies

Buttery, chewy blondies with caramelized brown sugar and vanilla notes. A dense, fudgy treat for chocolate lovers avoiding coffee or alcohol, made with simple ingredients and precise baking techniques.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups (200g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a metal bowl over a water bath until smooth
  2. Whisk in brown sugar until fully incorporated
  3. Mix in vanilla paste, eggs, and salt until fully emulsified
  4. Gradually blend in flour and cornstarch until just combined
  5. Scrape batter into a greased 8x8-inch pan
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 23–27 minutes
  7. Cool completely before slicing into 16 pieces

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g

Notes

Use unsalted butter to control flavor
Rotate pan 180° halfway for even browning
Liners-lined pans prevent sticking
Test doneness with a laser thermometer (105°F center)
Avoid opening oven before 15 minutes baking

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