Description
Deliciously chewy Christmas blondies packed with m&m’s and chocolate chips, featuring a rich browned butter base and topped with flaky sea salt for a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup (113.5 g) salted butter browned and cooled
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (118.29 g) m&m’s (heaping ½ cup)
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips
- flaked salt for topping
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt ½ cup of salted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking past the point of boiling, stirring constantly, until the butter foams and turns a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. Be attentive to prevent burning. Once browned, transfer the butter to a cup or bowl and allow it to cool.
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cooled browned butter and brown sugar until fully combined. Add the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the cornstarch, salt, and all-purpose flour until just combined. Carefully fold in the m&m’s and chocolate chips, taking care not to overmix.
- Assemble and Top: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the top with a spatula, then sprinkle a few extra m&m’s and some flaked salt evenly over the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 23 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Avoid overbaking to keep the blondies chewy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving for the best texture.
Notes
- For extra holiday flair, add ¼ cup of red and green sprinkles to the batter before baking.
- Do not overbake; the blondies will firm up as they cool for the perfect chewy texture.
- Use grams for more precise measurements, especially for flour, or lightly spoon flour into measuring cups to avoid packing.
Nutrition
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
