If the baking lords ever decide the whole sweet and salty thing is played out, please don’t tell me. I’d rather live in oblivion, happily eating salty, sweet treats.
These blondies are a very fine example of how sweet and salty play well together. First of all, you have brown sugar blondies that can barely contain all the chocolate chips in them. Then, that’s topped off with lots of beautiful sea salt.
You can make these slightly salty or super salty or somewhere in between, depending on your tastes. I wasn’t shy with the salt, but if you want a more subtle saltiness, then just cut back on the amount sprinkled on top. You can also omit the salt mixed into the blondies if you’d like.
These were a big hit with us and with some friends who were willing taste-testers. They do have quite a sweet/salty punch, so it’s easy to cut these into small bars so you’ll have plenty to feed a crowd. Or, just keep them for yourself. I’ll never tell.
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January 16th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
These brownies are lovely! I love the small amount of fleur de sel on top. The perfect addition!
January 16th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
These look delicious! I’m thinking browned butter would make them even better. I love that toasty browned butter flavor.
January 16th, 2012 at 9:16 pm
oh, oh, oh… i love anything with fleur de sel because it sounds so fancy…made ina garten’s fleur de sel caramels the other day and so this will be next on my list.
while we’re on the subject of french-ish food, i;m not sure if you have a beignet recipe, but i just posted one. 
thanks for your beautiful photos and mouthwatering recipes.
January 17th, 2012 at 7:29 am
Yum – I’m making the recipe you posted for chocolate chip cookie dough cheesecake bars this weekend (again) but these will be next on my list!
January 17th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Why do I detect a loss of self control (once more) after going on your site – these look delicious like everything else
January 18th, 2012 at 6:48 am
Oh these look really good. I love salty/sweet desserts!
January 19th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
I’ve been WAITING for a salty cocoa treat and you’ve just inspired me! Wonderful photographs as well, thanks for posting!
January 23rd, 2012 at 8:31 pm
I see the pics and the wonderful descriptions but where are the recipes???
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Lisa, there is a link above the first photograph in every post.
January 24th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Are you kidding me! These might be the perfect treat ever!!! I can NOT wait to try them.