Brown Butter Maple Blondie Bites Irresistible Treat

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 third cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 half teaspoon salt
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1 pinch flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue to cook it, stirring frequently, until it turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in the brown butter and mix until well combined.
4. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. If using, fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for an added touch.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into bite-sized pieces.