Rich, chewy brownie with chocolate chips on top.
- Carbohydrate 431.838395044348 g
- Cholesterol 411.442916870643 mg
- Fat 142.639975932227 g
- Fiber 13.3388336093404 g
- Protein 47.6126475010896 g
- Saturated Fat 67.2905167284066 g
- Serving Size 1 1 dozen (760g)
- Sodium 778.313667145174 mg
- Sugar 418.499561435008 g
- Trans Fat 11.3773385063867 g
- Calories 3143 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.
- Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter and mix well. Cool slightly.
- Mix the beaten egg and vanilla into the brown sugar mixture. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Swapping white sugar for dark brown sugar alters the moisture content, driving the dense, butterscotch profile characteristic of proper blondies. Temperature management dictates the final texture. Incorporating boiling-hot butter directly into the egg will scramble it, so allow the melted butter and sugar emulsion to cool before adding the beaten egg. Overmixing the flour activates the gluten network, producing tough bars rather than tender ones. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet base using a rubber spatula just until no white streaks remain. Sifting the flour twice aerates the dense batter, ensuring an even rise alongside the quarter teaspoon of chemical leaveners. Spread the thick batter evenly into a greased 9x9-inch metal baking pan; glass dishes conduct heat differently and often cause uneven edges. Monitor the oven closely at the twenty-minute mark. Insert a wooden toothpick into the center; removing the pan when a few moist crumbs cling to the wood prevents dryness. Pair these rich, chocolate-topped squares with unsweetened cold brew coffee to balance the concentrated sugar content.
