Blondies Recipe

• 8 tablespoons (115 grams or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (230 grams) lightly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg 

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup (140 grams) all-purpose flour

Optional Extras (Add one or a combination to customize)

• 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips (white, milk, semi-sweet, dark, etc.)
• 1/2 to 1 cup chopped and toasted nuts
• 1/2 to 1 cup chopped dried fruit or shredded/flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 teaspoon favorings or extracts (coconut, mint, rum, raspberry, etc.)

 

1. Heat oven to 350º F.
   
   
2. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch metal baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
   
   
3. In a medium bowl, stir melted butter and brown sugar until blended.
   
   
4. Add the egg, vanilla, almond extract (optional) and salt then stir vigorously until smooth.
   
   
5. When the batter looks well blended, add the flour and stir until no more streaks of flour remain.
   
   
6. Stir in chocolate chip, nuts or dried fruit (if using).