Description
These Vegan Blondies are a delightful, plant-based twist on the classic dessert, featuring a rich, buttery texture with a perfect balance of brown and white sugars. They are easy to prepare, require simple ingredients, and bake into irresistibly chewy, flavorful squares—ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without any dairy or eggs.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (60g)
- 1/3 cup white sugar (64g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (increase to 1/2 tsp if using oil or unsalted vegan butter)
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (80g) (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan butter or oil (100g)
- 1 tbsp nondairy milk or water (15g), only if needed
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (177° Celsius), ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Prepare baking pan: Line the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, or grease it well to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and optional chocolate chips until very well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Melt the vegan butter or oil, then stir it into the dry ingredients along with the vanilla extract. Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain the right texture.
- Adjust batter consistency: The batter should resemble cookie dough. If it feels too dry, slowly add up to one tablespoon of nondairy milk or water, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Spread batter in pan: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Optionally sprinkle more chocolate chips on top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes for gooey blondies or up to 23 minutes if you prefer crispy edges. Once baked, allow them to cool completely in the pan to firm up before slicing.
- Store leftovers: Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days. For longer storage, slice and freeze for up to three months. Thaw or reheat before enjoying.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or grease the pan well to prevent sticking.
- Adjust salt amount depending on whether using salted or unsalted vegan butter/oil.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep a tender texture.
- Allow blondies to cool fully before cutting for best results.
- Optional chocolate chips can be added inside and on top for richer flavor.
- Store properly to maintain freshness; freezing is a great option for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
