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Brown Butter Rum Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies

Brown Butter Rum Pecan Chocolate Chunk Blondies are our new favorite cookie bar. Packed with chocolate pieces and crunchy pecan, with an amazing flavor of brown butter and a hint of spiced rum. What’s there not to like?
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Additional Time10 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Brownies and bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blondies, brown butter, cookie bars, pecans
Servings: 9 -16
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Mihaela K. Sebrek

Ingredients

  • 120 grams brown butter (1/2 cup) from 150 grams (10 TBSP) regular unsalted butter
  • 150 grams brown sugar (3/4 cup)
  • 50 grams granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
  • 30 grams spiced dark rum (2 TBSP)
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract optional
  • 150 grams all-purpose flour (5.3 oz, 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 120 grams dark chocolate (4.2 oz) chopped
  • 50 grams pecans (1.7 oz) chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20x20 cm (8x8-inch) baking pan with baking paper.
  • Melt 150 grams butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Swirl it around a few times. It will foam and spatter. After 3 to 4 minutes, it will start to smell nutty. Don’t walk away. It’s ready when the sizzling quiets down and you see little brown bits drop to the bottom of the pan. Pour into a large bowl and cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Whisk in the brown and granulated sugar and mix until well combined. Stir in the rum and vanilla. Then add in the egg and egg yolk, beating until combined and shiny.
  • Whisk together flour and salt.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Finally, fold in the pecans and chocolate. Scrape the thick batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.  Sprinkle the top with additional pecans and chocolate, if desired.
  • Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the edges are firm and golden and the center is just slightly wobbly.
  • Remove from the oven. Cool completely before removing from the pan.

Notes

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Nutrition

Sodium: 154mg | Sugar: 29g | Fiber: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Calories: 373kcal | Saturated Fat: 10.4g | Fat: 19.9g | Protein: 4.5g | Carbohydrates: 43.5g
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