Caramel Blondies Recipe

Caramel

1-1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/4 teaspoon salt

Blondies

Baking spray with flour

1-1/2 cups unsalted butter

4 large eggs

2-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided

1 (4-oz.) semisweet chocolate bar, chopped, divided

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Caramel: Bring granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Boil, undisturbed, until mixture turns amber in color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully stir in cream, butter, and salt until smooth. Cool until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Prepare the Blondies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray with flour. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium, swirling occasionally, until butter browns and has a nutty aroma, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla into brown butter until shiny, about 30 seconds. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl until combined. Gradually add flour mixture, 1⁄2 cup of the walnuts, and 2 ounces of the chocolate to brown butter-egg mixture, stirring until combined. Spoon half of the batter into prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove pan from oven; drizzle with 1 cup cooled caramel. Spoon remaining batter over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1⁄4 cup walnuts and 2 ounces chocolate. Return to oven; bake at 350°F until mixture is golden and set, about 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Slice into 32 bars. Drizzle with remaining Caramel just before serving.