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Browned Butter Pistachio Blondies with White Chocolate Chunks

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenWhen I was little my mom and I would often travel to Southern California to visit my grandma and my uncles. Most of these visits consisted of long car rides, we only flew there maybe once or twice. It would be about a 6-8 hour drive, but usually it was longer with stops. We’d stop to eat or pick up snacks, and sometimes even to rest. I remember this one little store that we’d stop at every time, and I’d always pick up dried banana chips, trail mix and a bag of shelled pistachios.

I just loved those things!

I’d pick up either green or red, but I remember the red pistachios specifically dying my fingers a bright pink color. I never understood the draw people have to sesame seeds, I much preferred pistachios and their already half open shells with the burst of pistachio flavor. On a slightly related note, I also loooove pistachio pudding.

The other day I was brainstorming ideas for St. Patrick’s day recipes, and I thought why not use pistachios? I found bags of pistachios without shells, which is perfect for baking and wanted to make something with white chocolate chunks, which reminds me of another of my favorite childhood treats, white chunks macadamia nut cookies. There’s just something about that white chocolate taste that is perfect when it’s in chunks.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenI’ve been wanting to try my hand at making some blondies, ever since I saw my friend Mandi at Chewsy Lovers make her own blondies with M&M’S® Red Velvet and I thought pistachios and white chocolate chunks would make a delicious combination in some blondies. I think of blondies as brownies without the chocolate, so I wanted to add a little more oomph, and that’s when I decided to make my blondies with browned butter.

Browning the butter adds a bit more of a nutty taste to whatever you are making, and in this case it creates a fudgier texture for the blondies so you get the brownie feeling without any of the chocolate taste. It was almost magical!

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenI added a sprinkle of powdered sugar to the tops of the blondies once they were done and gave myself a pat on the back.

If pistachios and white chocolate are some of your favorite flavors, then these will definitely be a hit. You can always replace the pistachios with a different nut if you like. Walnuts, peanuts, almonds pecans or even macadamia nuts would all be just as good, but I liked that little hint of green for my St. Patrick’s Day treats. I even decided to add a little festive decoration by melting more white chocolate and adding some food coloring to create these cute little shamrock shapes to the tops.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenOf course, the shapes are optional. If you’re just looking for a blondie recipe that’s full of flavor and you can customize in various ways, try this browned butter base. You can create alternate toppings or trade the chunks for chips or instead of white chocolate you can try a cherry chip, chocolate chips or candy. However you slice it, these are so delicious!

Ingredients for Browned Butter Pistachio Blondies with White Chocolate Chunks:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag of pistachios without the shells
  • 1 cup white chocolate chunks
  • (optional) powdered sugar, for garnish
  • (optional) 1-2 ounces white chocolate, melted + food coloring, for garnish

Directions:

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenBegin by browning the butter in a non stick saucepan, it’s easier to see the color of the butter this way. Cook over medium heat, stirring gradually as the butter melts. Once the butter is melted, continue to stir over heat, and the butter will begin to change color. Once it’s a deep amber brown color, remove from heat and pour into mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cool, usually about 15-20 minutes.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenWhile the butter is cooling, preheat oven to 375. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) in a separate mixing bowl so it’s ready to add once everything is ready.

Once the butter has cooled, add the brown sugar to the butter and mix with a whisk until everything is moist.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenAdd the eggs and the extracts and whisk until smooth.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenSlowly mix in the dry ingredients and mix until everything is just combined.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenRoughly chop up the pistachios, it’ll measure into about one cup.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenChop up baking squares of white chocolates into chunks that are just a little bit bigger than large chips, measuring into about a cup worth of white chocolate chunks.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenAdd the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chunks to the mixture, folding it in to the mixture with a spatula until it’s evenly mixed in.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenLine an 8×8 square pan with foil or parchment paper, spraying lightly with non-stick baking spray. Pour the mixture in and spread evenly. Place in oven and back for about 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick come out clean.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenOnce done, remove from oven using the longer sides of the foil or parchment paper. Set on cooling racks, and once cool cut into squares.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenSprinkle the tops with powdered sugar.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenFor additional fun, melt 4 baking squares of white chocolate in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring to achieve the desired color. (I added about 4 or 5 drops of green to get a light green color).

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenUsing parchment or wax paper, draw the design you’re interested in, then add the melted chocolate into a piping bag and use #4 decorating tip to create your desired design. Once done, put in the fridge to set, usually for about an hour or so.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenAdd to the tops of the blondies and serve.

browned butter pistachio blondies with white chocolate chunks - Mama Harris' KitchenEnjoy!

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Browned Butter Pistachio Blondies with White Chocolate Chunks

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield: 9 blondies

Serving Size: 1 blondie

Browned Butter Pistachio Blondies with White Chocolate Chunks

Browned butter adds a nutty flavor and lends a fudgy texture to these pistachio blondies with chunks of white chocolate for sweetness and balance.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (6 ounce) bag of pistachios without the shells
  • 1 cup white chocolate chunks
  • (optional) powdered sugar, for garnish
  • (optional) 1-2 ounces white chocolate, melted + food coloring, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin by browning the butter in a non stick saucepan, it's easier to see the color of the butter this way. Cook over medium heat, stirring gradually as the butter melts. Once the butter is melted, continue to stir over heat, and the butter will begin to change color. Once it's a deep amber brown color, remove from heat and pour into mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cool, usually about 15-20 minutes.
  2. While the butter is cooling, preheat oven to 375. Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) in a separate mixing bowl so it's ready to add once everything is ready.
  3. Once the butter has cooled, add the brown sugar to the butter and mix with a whisk until everything is moist.
  4. Add the eggs and the extracts and whisk until smooth.
  5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients and mix until everything is just combined.
  6. Roughly chop up the pistachios, it'll measure into about one cup.
  7. Chop up baking squares of white chocolates into chunks that are just a little bit bigger than large chips, measuring into about a cup worth of white chocolate chunks.
  8. Add the chopped pistachios and white chocolate chunks to the mixture, folding it in to the mixture with a spatula until it's evenly mixed in.
  9. Line an 8x8 square pan with foil or parchment paper, spraying lightly with non-stick baking spray. Pour the mixture in and spread evenly. Place in oven and back for about 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden and a toothpick come out clean.
  10. Once done, remove from oven using the longer sides of the foil or parchment paper. Set on cooling racks, and once cool cut into squares.
  11. Sprinkle the tops with powdered sugar.
  12. For additional fun, melt 4 baking squares of white chocolate in a microwave safe dish. Heat for 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring to achieve the desired color. (I added about 4 or 5 drops of green to get a light green color).
  13. Using parchment or wax paper, draw the design you're interested in, then add the melted chocolate into a piping bag and use #4 decorating tip to create your desired design. Once done, put in the fridge to set, usually for about an hour or so.
  14. Add to the tops of the blondies and serve.
  15. Enjoy!
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  1. Fernanda says

    March 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    OMG… this looks so delicious! I think I will have to give this recipe a try…

  2. Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says

    March 21, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I love pistachio and this looks sooooo good!!

  3. valerie says

    March 21, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Love your food pics! Those blondies look heavenly….! I love the ones they serve at Applebees! I saw you on grow your blog…don’t you just love all the support! Your blog is lovely!

    Best to you!
    Valerie
    x0x0

  4. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

    March 21, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Oooh, Dawn, I do hope you’ll swing by to Food on Friday to bring this to the Chocolate party! Cheers from Carole from Carole’s Chatter

  5. Colleen C says

    March 21, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I love all of the photos! And such CUTE shamrocks! My husband will love this recipe! =)

  6. Laura Lynch says

    March 22, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Mmm. I love blondies, but this kicks it up a notch or two. It looks delicious. I’ll have to make up a batch and see for myself. Your pictures are great.

  7. Andi says

    March 23, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    You had me at “browned butter”!! I love the fact that these have pistachios – I don’t enough desserts with these nuts in them and I LOVE them!

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