Christmas Blondies with M&M's
Chewy brown butter Christmas blondies with M&M's and chocolate chips, baked in an 8x8 pan with a crackly top and fudgy center.
Servings: 16 squares
Equipment
- parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter browned and cooled until warm
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Christmas M&M's regular or mini, plus extra for pressing on top
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally as it foams until golden brown specks appear at the bottom and it smells nutty, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour into a mixing bowl and cool for 5 to 8 minutes, until warm to the touch but not hot.1/2 cup butter
- Add the brown sugar to the warm browned butter and mix to combine. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed with a mixer or whisk for 3 full minutes, until pale, thick, and glossy.1 cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt with a rubber spatula just until the flour streaks disappear. Do not overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- Fold in the M&M's and chocolate chips. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan and press a few extra M&M's into the top.1/2 cup Christmas M&M's, 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Bake at 350°F for 23 to 26 minutes, until the edges are set and golden brown, the top is shiny and crackled, and a toothpick inserted an inch from the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, then lift out with the parchment and slice into 16 squares.
Notes
Don't slice them early. Warm blondies look underbaked even when they're done, so let them cool completely. In a hurry? Finish them briefly in the fridge.
Go by the visual cues, not the clock. Ovens vary, so look for set golden edges, a crackled top, and moist crumbs on the toothpick.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, 1 week in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 211Calories | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
