Description
Irresistible Butterscotch Zucchini Blondies blend garden-fresh zucchini with rich butterscotch for a surprisingly delightful dessert. Moist, sweet, and secretly nutritious, these blondies will make you crave another slice of pure homemade comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (151 grams) butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a rich, nutty base by caramelizing butter in a saucepan, swirling occasionally until it transforms into a golden-brown elixir with a deep, toasted aroma.
- Incorporate brown sugar into the browned butter, creating a luxurious liquid mixture. Allow the blend to rest and cool for several minutes, letting the flavors meld and intensify.
- Transfer the butter-sugar concoction to a spacious mixing vessel. Vigorously whisk in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous integration.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender crumb structure.
- Introduce the grated zucchini and butterscotch chips, folding them delicately throughout the batter to distribute evenly and create unexpected pockets of moisture and sweetness.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with a thorough coating of grease to prevent any potential sticking.
- Spread the batter uniformly across the pan, creating an even layer that promises consistent baking and texture.
- Slide the pan into a preheated oven set at 350°F, allowing the blondies to bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- Verify doneness by checking the center, which should appear set and slightly firm when gently touched, with edges turning a golden-brown hue.
Notes
- Brown the butter carefully to develop a deep, nutty flavor that enhances the butterscotch profile without burning.
- Squeeze excess moisture from grated zucchini to prevent soggy blondies and ensure a perfect chewy texture.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicious richness.
- Swap chocolate chips with nuts or alternative mix-ins like white chocolate or caramel bits for personalized flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg