BROWNED BUTTER BROWNIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 325°F. Line 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, pressing foil firmly against pan sides and leaving 2-inch overhang. Coat foil with nonstick spray. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until butter stops foaming and browned bits form at bottom of pan, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; immediately add sugar, cocoa, 2 teaspoons water, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt. Stir to blend. Let cool 5 minutes (mixture will still be hot). Add eggs to hot mixture 1 at a time, beating vigorously to blend after each addition. When mixture looks thick and shiny, add flour and stir until blended. Beat vigorously 60 strokes. Stir in nuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
• Bake brownies until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean (with a few moist crumbs attached), about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Using foil overhang, lift brownies from pan. Cut into 4 strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 4 brownies. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Steps:

• Cook butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, smells toasted, and turns brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; immediately pour butter into a large metal bowl. Let cool about 20 minutes (butter should still be melted, but bowl should be cool enough to handle).
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to melted butter in bowl; whisk together until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk together until incorporated. Add flour and salt; fold together using a rubber spatula until just fully incorporated. Fold in chopped chocolate. 
• Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick comes out clean (the top will still look moist), about 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack until pan is cool to the touch, about 1 hour. Remove blondies from pan using parchment paper overhang; transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.