Description
These Frosted Easter Blondies are a delightful springtime treat, perfect for Easter celebrations or any occasion. Soft, chewy blondies studded with pastel-colored M&M’s and topped with a creamy frosting, these bars are as delicious as they are festive.
Ingredients
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Blondies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s or mini candy eggs
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- pastel sprinkles for topping
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a few drops of pastel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the blondie batter: Combine melted butter and brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients, fold in M&M’s and white chocolate chips, and spread in pan.
- Bake: Bake for 22–26 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and food coloring if desired.
- Frost and decorate: Spread frosting over blondies, top with sprinkles and M&M’s. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For thicker blondies, use a 9×9 pan and bake longer.
- Blondies can be made a day ahead and stored airtight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
