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Spicy Brown Butter Blondies Recipe with Sesame Ginger Sauce

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These spicy brown butter blondies with sesame ginger sauce offer a warm, nutty, sweet treat with a cheeky kick of spice, perfect for gatherings or a flavorful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for vegan option)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter. Stir constantly for about 5–7 minutes until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter and 1 ½ cups (330g) packed light brown sugar until combined. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp ground ginger, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
  4. Add Dry to Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Nuts (Optional): Fold in ½ cup (60g) chopped toasted pecans or walnuts.
  6. Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Pour batter evenly and smooth the top.
  7. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden on top and set but slightly soft in the center. Check with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool: Let blondies cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack before slicing.
  9. Make the Sesame Ginger Sauce: Whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp chili flakes.
  10. Serve: Drizzle the sesame ginger sauce over blondies and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to watch butter browning. Avoid overmixing batter to keep blondies tender. Check baking time starting at 25 minutes to avoid drying out. Warm brown butter if it hardens before mixing. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free blend. Vegan option includes vegan butter, flax eggs, and maple syrup.

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Keywords: brown butter blondies, spicy blondies, sesame ginger sauce, easy dessert, nutty blondies, ginger dessert, potluck dessert

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