Ingredients
Scale
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to success. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended)
You can easily substitute the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruits if that’s more your style. And if you’re gluten-free, don’t fret! Swap the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free blend.
Instructions
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of creating these delightful blondies. Follow these steps, and you’ll be in pumpkin spice heaven in no time:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns a golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the browned butter. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The edges should be golden brown, and the center should be set.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy the gooey, spicy goodness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies, recipe, cooking, food
