Description
Classic Blondies are soft, chewy dessert bars made with brown sugar, butter, and vanilla, optionally studded with chocolate chips and nuts. These easy-to-make treats deliver a rich, buttery flavor with a hint of sweetness, perfect for satisfying any dessert craving.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the blondies from sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and glossy, which helps create the chewy texture.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring the batter becomes creamy and well combined.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fold in optional add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts if you choose to use them, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour and spread batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool and serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 9 squares to prevent crumbling and maintain shape.
Notes
- For extra chewy blondies, slightly underbake them and let cool fully in the pan.
- Swap chocolate chips with white chocolate or butterscotch chips for a delicious variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approximately 2x2 inch square)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
