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Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies Delight

These Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies are an irresistibly flavorful treat that combines brown butter and bourbon for a festive indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 39 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor enhancement
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and depth
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon Can be omitted for non-alcoholic
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 whole Egg Essential for structure
  • 1 additional yolk Egg Yields a tender crumb
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend is an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Can substitute with walnuts
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate
Optional Topping
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle on top for added flavor

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat and brown it until golden brown and nutty.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with 1 cup of brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of bourbon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix in the egg and yolk until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until just combined.
  6. Add 1 cup of toasted pecans and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate, folding until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for about 24 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 1 hour before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to brown the butter properly and cool it before mixing to achieve the best texture and flavor in your blondies.

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