Chocolate chip blondies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) salted butter, very softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 1/4 cups (185g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate
• For garnish
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk 1-2 minutes until a smooth paste forms.
4. Crack in the egg and add vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and the mixture turns into a smooth paste (2-3 minutes).
5. Combine dry ingredients into the wet batter and gently fold until just combined.
6. Add chocolate and mix with a spatula until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
7. Press the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Allow to cool completely in the pan before serving.
10. Ensure the brown butter cools slightly before mixing with other ingredients.
11. Don’t overmix the batter.
12. Keep an eye on the oven to avoid overbaking.