Experience the blissful union of white and dark chocolate with these luxurious blondie bars, speckled with the delightful crunch of roasted hazelnuts. A perfect treat for when you want to indulge your sweet tooth with something special.
Ingredients:
- White Chocolate: 3 oz (85g), coarsely chopped for melting
- Salted Butter: 7 tablespoons (100g), browned to perfection
- Large Eggs: 2, at room temperature, for structure
- Light Brown Sugar: ½ cup (110g), packed for a caramel depth
- Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup (50g), for sweetness
- Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml), for flavor
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon, to balance the sweetness
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup (142g), for a tender texture
- Dark Chocolate Chunks: 1 cup (142g), for a rich contrast
- Chopped Roasted Hazelnuts: ½ cup (70g), for a nutty bite
Instructions:
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment, allowing for easy lift-out.
- Brown the Butter: In a clear saucepan, melt and simmer the butter, stirring constantly, until it takes on a golden hue and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat, add the white chocolate, and stir until smooth. Let this mixture cool briefly.
- Blondie Batter: Whisk eggs, sugars, and vanilla until light and voluminous. Blend in the salt and cooled butter-chocolate mixture. Gently fold in flour, followed by the dark chocolate chunks and hazelnuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, scattering a few extra chocolate chunks and hazelnuts on top. Bake until the top is shiny and slightly soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep that gooey texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with a cold glass of milk for a comforting treat.
Tip: Roast the hazelnuts beforehand to intensify their flavor, and remember to watch the butter carefully as it browns to prevent burning.
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