Black Sesame Blondies (Printable)

Chewy blondies infused with nutty black sesame paste for a unique twist on the classic buttery dessert bar.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/3 cup black sesame paste (tahini-style; well stirred)

→ Add-ins & Topping

10 - 1/3 cup toasted black sesame seeds, divided
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined and glossy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and black sesame paste until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in half of the toasted black sesame seeds and optional white chocolate chips.
07 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining black sesame seeds on top.
08 - Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • The black sesame paste gives these a sophisticated nutty flavor you cant quite place until someone tells you
  • They strike that perfect balance between chewy edges and a fudgy center that makes blondies so addictive
02 -
  • Overmixing once the flour is added makes these tough, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
  • The toothpick test should come out with moist crumbs, not completely clean, for that fudgy texture
03 -
  • Toasting your own sesame seeds in a dry pan makes a huge difference in flavor
  • If you can only find untoasted sesame paste, add an extra minute to the baking time

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