\*Honey, let me tell you about this absolutely divine dessert that’s been driving my family crazy! Every time I make these Caramel-Stuffed Brown Butter Blondies, my kitchen turns into a battlefield of who gets the last piece. Trust me, you’ll want to bookmark this one! 💁♀️
These blondies are everything you’ve ever dreamed of – rich, gooey, and filled with a surprise caramel center that’ll make your taste buds dance. Plus, the brown butter? Oh. My. Goodness. It’s like regular butter went to finishing school and came back fancy!
Let’s get baking, shall we?
What you’ll need:
– 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 2 cups light brown sugar (packed tight like your favorite jeans!)
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon sea salt
– 12 soft caramel candies, cut in half
– Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans (because why not?)
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Instructions (stick with me here, bestie):
1. First things first, let’s brown that butter! Melt it in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When it starts smelling nutty and turns golden brown (about 5-7 minutes), remove it from heat. Don’t walk away during this step – burned butter is NOT the vibe we’re going for!
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper. Trust me on the parchment paper – it’s your best friend here.
1. In a large bowl, mix your browned butter (once it’s cooled a bit) with brown sugar until it looks like wet sand. Add those eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Throw in the vanilla extract too!
1. Fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Don’t overmix – we’re making blondies, not working out our arms! 💪
1. Here’s where the magic happens: Pour half the batter into your prepared pan, place those caramel pieces evenly throughout (leave some space between them), then top with the remaining batter.
1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. The center might look slightly underdone, but that’s exactly what we want!
Let these babies cool for at least 30 minutes – I know it’s torture, but I promise it’s worth the wait!
Y’all, these blondies are seriously life-changing. Every time I make them for potlucks, I’m basically forced to share the recipe. Speaking of sharing, don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how yours turned out! Did you add nuts? Did your family fight over the last piece like mine does?
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Until next time, happy baking, sweethearts! Remember, calories don’t count when you’re baking with love (okay, they do, but let’s pretend they don’t! 😘).
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