Description
Classic Blondies are a rich and chewy bar dessert featuring a buttery base, packed with light brown sugar, vanilla, and optional chocolate chips or nuts. This easy-to-make American treat offers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture with a golden crust and soft center.
Ingredients
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Blondie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Optional Mix-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, ensuring even sweetness.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly until fully combined to create a creamy batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in the salt and all-purpose flour gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender blondie texture.
- Fold in mix-ins: If desired, fold in semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans evenly throughout the batter for bursts of flavor and crunch.
- Bake the blondies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the surface turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 bars to ensure clean slices and maintain texture.
Notes
- For chewier blondies, consider underbaking slightly by reducing the baking time by 2–3 minutes.
- Chocolate chips can be swapped with white chocolate or butterscotch chips to customize flavor.
