Salted Caramel Blondies

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup store-bought salted caramel sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for topping

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. 3 In a large bowl, melt butter in the microwave. Stir in both sugars until smooth.
4. 4 Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. 5 Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. 6 Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
7. 7 Top with remaining batter and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
8. 8 Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. 9 Cool completely in the pan, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Tips

• For gluten-free blondies, use a certified gluten-free flour blend.
• Allow blondies to cool completely to set the caramel.
• Store extra caramel sauce for drizzling on top before serving.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Pair with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.

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