Description
These Black Sesame Blondies are a delightful twist on classic blondies, featuring nutty toasted black sesame seeds blended into a buttery batter and studded with rich dark chocolate chips. They offer a unique flavor with a perfect balance of sweet and earthy notes, baked to perfection with a chewy, moist texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Other
- ½ cup black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Heat the unsalted butter over medium-high heat until melted, then reduce to medium-low and cook it until brown bits start appearing, giving it a nutty flavor. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the baking pan: Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.
- Toast and grind black sesame seeds: In a small pan, toast the black sesame seeds for 15-30 seconds until fragrant. Use a spice grinder to grind the toasted seeds into a fine powder, then place in a small bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients: To the powdered black sesame, add the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Mix well and set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract to the cooled browned butter. Stir until just combined. Then add the egg and salt, whisking thoroughly until smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill the pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbrown the butter to avoid a burnt taste; aim for a nutty aroma and golden brown bits.
- Grinding the black sesame seeds intensifies their flavor and gives a smoother texture to the blondies.
- For a crunchier texture, reserve a small amount of sesame seeds to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Make sure not to overbake; the blondies should be moist and chewy inside.
- You can use white chocolate chips or nuts as an alternative to dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: black sesame blondies, blondie recipe, black sesame dessert, chocolate chip blondies, Asian-inspired dessert
