We decided this year the Easter Bunny would get something sweet instead of carrots; my daughters are convinced that there’s no chance that the Bunny likes carrots better than desserts, so we made these soft and chewy Brown Butter Easter blondies, with big chunks of white chocolate and milk chocolate Easter eggs.
They’re made with brown butter, which gives them a nutty and very special flavor! (Watch this video to see their little hands struggling with the dough)
What is Brown Butter and why is it so special?
Also known as beurre noisette (hazelnut butter) or liquid gold, brown butter is butter that’s been cooked past its melting point until solids separate. It’s the secret weapon for many savory and sweet dishes! it’s simple enough to make, only one ingredient and will ramp up any dish.
Even though beurre noisette sounds intimidating, it’s super simple to make. You’ll need a light colored pot so you can see more clearly the change of color while butter is cooking; keep a close eye, brown butter burns fast!
You’ll have to stir or swirl the pan constantly to prevent the milk solids sticking to the bottom of the pan. Your butter will start to boil and foam, and slowly start to change to a darker color and smell nutty and fragrant. Keep a close eye, it could burn very easily!
Want to try different recipes with brown butter? follow this link for some amazing Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies treats
What you’ll need
Butter: make sure it’s unsalted. It will give flavor and tenderness to your cookie bars, and when browned, it will add flavor and aroma
Granulated sugar: will help with sweetening and flavoring
Brown sugar: it will add chewiness to your bars
Vanilla extract: compliments the flavors
Eggs: will bind together your ingredients and add structure
All-purpose flour: will give texture and help the dough hold its shape
Baking soda: will help your cookie bars rise
Cornstarch: will add tenderness to the bars
Salt: balances the sweetness
White Chocolate and Milk Chocolate eggs: this are the add-ins of your cookies
How long will my Blondies last?
These will last for up to 3 days when kept in an air-tight container at room temperature. When frozen, these could be kept for up to 3 months.
These blondies are soft and chewy, with chunks of white chocolate and milk chocolate Easter eggs. They're made with brown butter, which gives them a nutty and very special flavor!
Prep Time25mins
Cook Time35mins
Total Time1hr
Course: Brownies and Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown butter cookie bars, easter blondies, easter dessert, gooey cookies, soft cookies
Servings: 8x8 in pan
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Maria
Ingredients
1Cupbutter
1/2Cupgranulated sugar
1Cupbrown sugar
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
2eggsroom temperature
2 1/2Cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspooncornstarch
1teaspoonsalt
1Cupwhite chocolatein big chunks
1CupMilk chocolate Easter eggshalf chopped in big chunks and half whole
Instructions
Over a light colored sauce pan or pot, start melting your butter in low heat; turn your heat to medium, -stir or swirl the pan constantly- your butter will start to boil and foam, then it will start to darken and smell nutty and fragrant. Keep a close eye, it could burn very easily! When reaching desired color, remove from heat and let cool
Pre-heat your oven to 350 F. Line a 8×8 in baking pan with parchment paper and set aside
Start by mixing your cooled browned butter and sugars, add eggs and vanilla and mix until just combined
Incorporate your flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt and mix until combined, your dough will be very thick. Use your hands to mix in 3/4 of your chocolate eggs and white chocolate chunks (save the rest for later) spreading them evenly throughout the dough
Add your dough to your prepared baking pan and press until you have an even layer; place on top your remaining chocolate eggs and white chocolate chunks for garnish
Bake for 35-40 minutes, let them cool for 10 minutes over your pan and then transfer them -using your parchment paper to lift- to a wire rack to cool completely
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