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Salted Caramel Blondies: Your New Favorite Dessert Obsession ownthatcrown.com
Imagine the perfect marriage of chewy blondie and silky caramel â these bars deliver exactly that, with an irresistible sweet-salty kick. Designed for maximum indulgence with minimum fuss, they feature:
âď¸ A one-bowl blondie base that stays fudgy for days
âď¸Â Homemade caramel (just 4 ingredients!) with flaky sea salt finish
âď¸Â Bakerâs secrets for perfect swirls every time
Why youâll crave these:
⢠The brown sugar batter bakes up with crispy edges and a molten center
⢠Each bite has hidden pockets of gooey caramel
⢠Theyâre easier than cookies but more impressive than brownies
Hot tip: Under bake slightly for an extra-gooey texture thatâll make your spoon stand up straight. đ´
Perfect For:
⢠Last-minute guests (ready in 45 minutes flat)
â˘Â Gift boxes thatâll have friends begging for the recipe
⢠Those âI deserve something specialâ moments
Warning: May disappear faster than you can say âjust one more piece.â đ
Gooey, buttery blondies swirled with homemade salted caramel â the ultimate sweet-salty treat!
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
- ½ cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg + 1 yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1Âź cups (155g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Âź tsp baking powder
For the Salted Caramel:
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- Âź cup (60ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Make the caramel:
- Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat (donât stir!). Once amber-colored, whisk in butter, then cream (carefulâitâll bubble!). Remove from heat, stir in salt, and cool slightly.
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8Ă8âł pan with parchment.
- Mix blondies:
- Whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla.
- Fold in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Layer & swirl:
- Spread â of batter into pan. Drizzle with â cup caramel, then dollop remaining batter on top. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake 20-25 mins until edges are golden but center is slightly jiggly.
- Finish:Â Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle flaky salt. Cool completely before slicing.
Why Youâll Love These:
â¨Â Chewy edges with a fudgy center
â¨Â Homemade caramel (no store-bought shortcuts!)
â¨Â Sweet-salty balance thatâs irresistible
Pro Tips:
- Caramel hack:Â Use store-bought caramel sauce if pressed for time.
- Storage:Â Keep airtight for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
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Indulge in the Ultimate Sweet-Salty Treat!
These Salted Caramel Blondies are pure decadence in every bite â featuring a rich, buttery blondie base swirled with homemade salted caramel and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfectly balanced between chewy and fudgy, theyâre:
âď¸Â Easier than cookies (no scooping required!)
âď¸Â Made with pantry staples (hello, impromptu baking!)
âď¸Â Impressively gooey with glossy caramel pockets
Ideal for:
⢠Potlucks that need a showstopping dessert
â˘Â Gift boxes (wrap them up pretty!)
⢠Those days when only caramel will do
Pro tip: Warm them slightly and serve with vanilla ice cream for an epic sundae. đ¨
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Why This Recipe Works:
- Brown sugar base creates chewiness
- Extra yolk adds richness without dryness
- Swirling technique ensures caramel in every bite
Ready in under an hour â your sweet tooth will thank you! â¨
(P.S. Donât skip the flaky salt finish! It makes all the difference.)