Blondies

Directions

1. 1
   Position an oven rack on the middle rung.
2. 2
   Heat the oven to 350°F.
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter and brown sugar, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved.
4. 4
   Cook, stirring, about 1 minute longer--the mixture will bubble but should not boil.
5. 5
   Set the pan aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, butter an 8-inch square pan, line the pan bottom with parchment (or waxed paper), and then butter the parchment.
7. 7
   Stir the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla into the cooled sugar mixture.
8. 8
   Add the flour, salt, and nuts, stirring just until blended.
9. 9
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake until the center is springy when touched (the top may still look doughy) and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (it's fine if there are a few moist crumbs clinging to it), 25 to 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Set the pan on a rack until it's cool enough to handle.
12. 12
    Run a paring knife around the inside edge of the pan and then invert the pan onto a flat surface and peel off the parchment.
13. 13
    Flip the baked brownie back onto the rack to cool completely.
14. 14
    Cut into squares with a sharp knife.
15. 15
    This recipe can be doubled easily; use a 13x9-inch pan and increase the baking time slightly.