Best Big Game Dessert? You Decide
Need something tasty and impressive for your Big Game Party? Whip up a batch of these, you friends will thank you.
Ok, I will admit that I can bake something if I have a recipe for it. Creating one from all my own? I can't say that anyone would actually appreciate the results if I did.
Here is a recipe that I received in one of my emails from Bon Appetit Magazine. It combines my love of pecans, butter and general gooey goodness, all in one small confection that will make people swoon for "The Big Game"
Gooey Brown Butter Blondies with Pecans from BonAppetitPUBLISHED: FEBRUARY 2015MAKES 24The ribbon of brown butter plays a raw cookie dough role in the center of theseFor the Brown Butter Mixture part½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter1 large egg¾ cup (packed) light brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon kosher salt⅓ cup all-purpose flourFor the Blondie Part1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more2¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more1½ cups pecans, coarsely chopped1½ teaspoons baking powder1½ teaspoons kosher salt1¾ cups (packed) light brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreparationBrown Butter MixtureCook butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, 5–8 minutes. Transfer brown butter to a medium bowl; let cool slightly. Add egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt and beat until mixture is light and falls back onto itself in a slowly dissolving ribbon, about 3 minutes. Fold in flour.BlondiePreheat oven to 350°. Butter a 13x9” baking dish and dust with flour. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.Whisk baking powder, salt, and 2¼ cups flour in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat brown sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating between additions; mix until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla. Reduce speed to low and mix in dry ingredients. Fold in half of pecans. Scrape two thirds of batter into prepared baking dish; smooth top, pushing batter to edges. Alternating, dollop brown butter mixture and remaining batter on top. Smooth and sprinkle remaining pecans over.Bake until blondie is golden brown and firm (a tester will not come out clean), 30–35 minutes. Let cool before slicing. Serve with ice cream.Do Ahead: Blondies can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container
*Brandi's note* Do not over bake them. I saw that they were still a little "soft" so I let them bake a bit longer, there are still good, but I think that a bit softer would be even better. Also, make sure you try them warm! They have a carmel-y deliciousness about them while they are warm.