Caramel Corn Blondies

Directions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13" baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1" overhang on both long sides.

2. 2.

   Whisk brown sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking between additions, until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Add flour and stir to combine. Gently fold in 1/2 cup peanuts.

3. 3.

   Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top, pushing batter to edges. Sprinkle evenly with caramel corn and remaining 1/4 cup peanuts and press down gently.

4. 4.

   Bake blondies until golden brown and firm, 25–30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Lift bar out of pan using parchment overhang and cut into 24 squares.

5. 5.

   Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.