Black Sesame Blondies (Printable)

Buttery, chewy blondies enhanced with nutty black sesame paste for a unique fusion twist on classic dessert bars.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/3 cup black sesame paste

→ Add-ins & Topping

10 - 1/3 cup toasted black sesame seeds, divided
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until combined and glossy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract and black sesame paste until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in half the toasted black sesame seeds and optional white chocolate chips.
07 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining black sesame seeds on top.
08 - Bake 22-26 minutes until center is just set and toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The black sesame adds this incredible depth that makes people guess what's in them every single time
  • They're ridiculously simple to throw together but look sophisticated enough for a dinner party dessert
02 -
  • I once pulled these out too early and they were delicious but fell apart when cut, so trust the toothpick test
  • The black sesame paste can separate in the jar, so stir it thoroughly before measuring
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant before using them
  • If you can't find black sesame paste, you can grind toasted black sesame seeds with a little neutral oil

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