BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES

1. Start by browning 1/2 cup and 2 tbsp of unsalted butter over medium heat in a pot. Make sure to stir often until the butter turns lightly brown, forms little brown specs at the bottom and smells nutty. Please do not burn the butter, be careful. Allow the butter to cool in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. While the butter is cooling, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
3. Fire up your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8” baking dish with parchment paper.
4. Combine the cooled brown butter with white sugar, brown sugar, 2 eggs and the Vanilla Bean Paste. Whisk together.
5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and mix until the flour is no longer visibly white. Fold in the chocolate chips then transfer the dough into the baking dish. Optionally top with some extra chocolate chips.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool, serve with vanilla ice cream and if you are a sugar addict like myself, drizzle with hot chocolate sauce.