Black Sesame Blondies (Printable)

Chewy blondies enhanced with nutty black sesame paste and toasted seeds for a unique twist on classic buttery dessert bars.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/3 cup (80 g) black sesame paste (tahini-style; well stirred)

→ Add-ins & Topping

10 - 1/3 cup (40 g) toasted black sesame seeds, divided
11 - Optional: 1/2 cup (90 g) white chocolate chips

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) 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 evenly distributed.
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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The black sesame adds this incredible nutty depth that keeps you coming back for just one more square
  • They somehow manage to feel sophisticated while still being the kind of treat you want with afternoon coffee
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of good blondies, pull them when they still look slightly underdone in the center
  • The black sesame paste can separate in the jar, give it a serious stir before measuring
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, then let them cool before using
  • The parchment paper overhang is not optional unless you enjoy wrestling stuck blondies out of the pan

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