Brown Sugar Brownie Bars
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These tempting Brown Sugar Brownie Bars are perfect for so many things! Let me tell you why I love these brown sugar brownies! These bars are lightly golden brown and soft and chewy when you bite into them. What’s not to love I ask?
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What Are Brown Sugar Brownies?
These Brown Sugar Brownie Bars are just sweet enough, but not ultra rich, like blondies can be. They still resemble the warm buttery, brown sugar tones you get with blondies. Plus, they are very addictive and delectably delicious.
As a result, I love how the ingredients are all pantry staples as well! Sometimes simple is best when it comes to baking and hard to believe it’s as good as it is without all the extras!
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What We Love About These Brown Sugar Brownie Bars
- These are basically brown sugar brownies without the chocolate…Can you handle that?
- Easy to customize with some fun stuff like chocolate chips, candy bar bits, peanut butter cups, toffee, M&M’s, you name it, the door’s wide open for options.
- Brown sugar brownie bars are the ideal dessert for any occasion!
- They are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without investing too much time or money.
- With the easy-to-follow instructions, you can make the perfect brown sugar brownie bars in no time.
From preparing the brown sugar brownie batter to baking the bars in the oven, you’ll be a baking pro in no time. Plus, this recipe only requires 6 ingredients that you can find in your pantry, so you can whip up a batch anytime you’re in the mood for something sweet!
So, grab your mixing bowl and get ready to savor the heavenly taste of Brown Sugar Brownie Bars.
Ingredients You Need for Brown Sugar Bar Recipe
Brown Sugar Brownies Recipe
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
How to Make Brown Sugar Brownies!
- Set oven to 350F.
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and to cut cleanly. If you don’t use parchment, lightly grease the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mix well. Add vanilla and mix in.
- Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Spread evenly in your pan and bake for 30-35 minutes — the blondies will be lightly golden. Don’t over-bake.
- Cool before cutting. Enjoy!! Serve with some vanilla ice cream and some caramel sauce or butterscotch sauce for an extra special treat!
Storing Brown Sugar Brownies
- Store brownies in an airtight container, foil, or plastic wrap to keep them from becoming dry. If kept in the right way, freshly baked brownies will last up to 4 days at room temperature.
This brown sugar bars recipe is perfect for potlucks, bake-sales, placing in a special tin for a special friend, picnics, BBQs, tailgating, holidays, family weekends, baking-it-easy and freezing for later!
Or the usual hoarding is always acceptable. 🙂
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Brown Sugar Brownie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set oven to 350F
- Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper for easy removal and to cut cleanly. If you don’t use parchment, lightly grease the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt to combine.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mix well. Add vanilla and mix in.
- Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Spread evenly in your pan and bake for 30-35 minutes — the blondies will be lightly golden. Don't over-bake.
- Cool before cutting.
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