Blondies

Submitted by kiwidutch

"This is an adopted recipe from the RecipeZaar account, and I am delighted to be the new owner of such a winning recipe. Enjoy! ZWT REGION: United States."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 4 ounces unsalted butter, more for the pan
• 1 1⁄2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 ounces all-purpose flour (1 cup plus 2 tbsp)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, scant
• 2 ounces coarsely chopped toasted pecans (3/4 cup)

directions

1. Position an oven rack on the middle rung.
2. Heat the oven to 350°F.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter and brown sugar, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute longer--the mixture will bubble but should not boil.
5. Set the pan aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, butter an 8-inch square pan, line the pan bottom with parchment (or waxed paper), and then butter the parchment.
7. Stir the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla into the cooled sugar mixture.
8. Add the flour, salt, and nuts, stirring just until blended.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
10. Bake until the center is springy when touched (the top may still look doughy) and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (it's fine if there are a few moist crumbs clinging to it), 25 to 35 minutes.
11. Set the pan on a rack until it's cool enough to handle.
12. Run a paring knife around the inside edge of the pan and then invert the pan onto a flat surface and peel off the parchment.
13. Flip the baked brownie back onto the rack to cool completely.
14. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.
15. This recipe can be doubled easily; use a 13x9-inch pan and increase the baking time slightly.

Reviews

[Robert G.]

One of the best things I've ever made, SO in love! I added white chocolate chips and that is the way to go! Doing butterscotch chips next time :D

 

[ActivelyWaiting]

These are amazing! Every time I make them I get rave reviews. So perfect for the holidays!

 

[Kenzington]

These aren't like blondies really - they're way better. Chewey, pecany.... and great. A total keeper!

 

[soanj2u]

uugh........these are too sickeningly sweet. Not at all like the blondies I remember. I should have known since the main ingredients are sugar and butter. Can't wait till someone else finishes them...

 

[kellymariedmb]

No stars! It was such a weird texture-I don't know what I did wrong. I followed the recipe exactly-and was NOTHING like a brownie, and the flavor was NOTHING like a blondie. I don't know what this was supposed to be, but no one here liked it!