Black Sesame Blondies (Printable)

Nutty, chewy blondies with ground black sesame and brown sugar offer a unique twist on the classic treat, finished with whole sesame seeds.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Flavor & Texture

08 - 1/3 cup black sesame seeds, toasted and ground
09 - 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons whole black sesame seeds

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Toast the black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Cool slightly, then grind 1/3 cup in a spice grinder or food processor until fine. Reserve 2 tablespoons whole seeds for topping.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, whisking until well combined.
05 - Stir in the ground black sesame until fully incorporated.
06 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold together gently until just combined.
07 - Fold in the white chocolate chips, if using.
08 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with the reserved whole black sesame seeds.
09 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10 - Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The black sesame gives this classic blondie a sophisticated twist that surprises everyone who tries it
  • They stay incredibly chewy for days, unlike other bars that dry out
  • The prep time is shorter than watching an episode of your favorite show
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here, pull them when edges are golden but center still looks slightly underbaked
  • The cooling step is nonnegotiable for clean cuts and proper texture development
03 -
  • Grind the sesame seeds right after toasting while they are still warm for maximum flavor release
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when you mix everything together

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