Description
Rich, gooey Brown Butter Blondies made with browned plant-based butter and natural ingredients for a soft, chewy, and delicious treat perfect for any occasion. These bars blend nutty warmth with moistness and are easy to prepare, customizable with various mix-ins, and ideal for spontaneous cravings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter
- 1 cup natural brown sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for variation)
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or chopped dates
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom (natural)
Instructions
- Brown the Plant-Based Butter: Melt the plant-based butter slowly over medium heat, stirring consistently until it bubbles and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs when mixed.
- Mix Sugar and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the natural brown sugar and browned butter until smooth. Add plant-based milk and natural vanilla extract, mixing well to create a creamy, moist base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to maintain tenderness.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in any optional extras like dairy-free chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to evenly distribute without overmixing.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a parchment-lined baking pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan to set the texture, then slice into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep a close watch while browning the butter to avoid burning and to achieve rich flavor.
- Stir the batter just enough to combine; overmixing can make them tough.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and neat edges.
- Cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Use mix-ins sparingly to avoid weighing down the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: brown butter blondies, plant-based blondies, vegan blondies, gluten-free blondies, chewy dessert bars, dairy-free dessert