Pecan Blondies with Browned Butter Frosting–submitted by Colleen Dell

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×13 pan. In large bowl beat sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well. Add in flour, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Stir in pecans. Spread in greased pan and bake for 23-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

(Note, I would mix the flour, salt and baking powder to their own bowl and wisk for a second to combine before adding to the wet ingredients. It really does allow you to mix the blondie batter for less time. I don’t personally think you need to work the batter that much. No dry spots, of course, but you’re not making seitan.)

For the frosting….

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat until golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla and 2 tbsp of milk. If you want to thin the frosting slowly add the additional milk. Spread over cooled bars and sprinkle with pecan bits.

I mean, what else is there to say? Maybe substitute cream cheese frosting? I girl can dream.