Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies, a decadent treat with gooey chocolate chunks and toasted pecans. The warm notes of bourbon and browned butter elevate these blondies to a new level of deliciousness — perfect for dessert lovers seeking an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter melted until browned
- 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 ½ tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped into chunks
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together browned butter and brown sugar until combined.
- Stir in bourbon and vanilla extract.
- Add egg and egg yolk, whisking until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in toasted pecans and chocolate chunks.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that's key to this recipe.
- Use good-quality bourbon for best flavor.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.