Get ready to experience a dessert that's about to revolutionize your baking game! These MM Chocolate Chip Brown Butter Blondies are not just another ordinary treat – they're a decadent masterpiece that combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the perfect balance of sweet chocolate and colorful M&M's. Imagine biting into a blondie that's crispy on the edges, gloriously chewy in the center, and packed with an irresistible depth of flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 blondies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Brown the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter, stirring constantly, until it turns a golden amber color and develops a nutty aroma. This typically takes 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and brown sugar. Whisk together until well incorporated and slightly cooled.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in most of the chocolate chips and M&M's, reserving some for topping.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips and M&M's on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour. Use the parchment paper to lift the blondies out and cut into 12 equal squares.
Tips
- Brown Butter Magic: Take your time when browning the butter. The key is to watch it carefully and remove it from heat the moment it turns golden amber with a nutty aroma. This step adds incredible depth to the flavor.
- Don't Overmix: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix just until they're incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense blondies instead of the desired tender texture.
- Pan Preparation: Using parchment paper with overhanging edges makes removing and cutting the blondies a breeze. It also ensures even baking and prevents sticking.
- Chocolate Distribution: Save some chocolate chips and M&M's to sprinkle on top just before baking. This creates a beautiful, professional-looking finish and ensures chocolate in every bite.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan. This helps them set and makes cutting into clean, perfect squares much easier.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 65mg
