Name: Blondies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1½ sticks, sliced into pats, plus more for the pan; 1½ cups light or dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp sea salt; 1½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled; ½ cup chopped walnuts plus more for topping; ½ cup white chocolate chips plus more for topping

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Overview

Prep20 min

Cook40 min

Total60 min

Servings16

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter1½ sticks, sliced into pats, plus more for the pan1½ cups light or dark brown sugar2 large eggs1 large egg yolk1 tbsp vanilla extract1 tsp sea salt1½ cups all-purpose flourspooned and leveled½ cup chopped walnutsplus more for topping½ cup white chocolate chipsplus more for topping

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Equipment

Light-colored saucepan
Heatproof mixing bowl
8x8-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Spatula

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Method

01

Brown the butter

Melt the butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat. Stir constantly 5 to 10 minutes until it smells nutty and the milk solids turn golden brown. Pour into a large heatproof bowl and cool slightly.

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Mix the batter

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch pan and line with parchment. Whisk brown sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla into the butter. Sprinkle in salt, stir, then fold in flour until just combined. Fold in walnuts and white chocolate chips.

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Bake and cool

Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes until edges are golden and tiny cracks form on top. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Blondies

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment