Blondies
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4.9
Blondies
Description
Blondies combine melted butter and packed light brown sugar to create a moist, flavorful base. Eggs and vanilla add structure and aroma. Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt leaven and balance the sweetness. A trio of baking chips—chocolate, white chocolate, and butterscotch—adds variety and richness to the batter. The mixture is baked in a 9x13-inch pan until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then cooled before slicing into bars.
The result is a chewy, tender cookie bar with a rich buttery flavor and pockets of melted chips providing contrast. Blondies have a sweet, soft crumb with varied textures from the chips throughout. Their straightforward preparation makes them accessible for bakers of all levels.
These bars store well at room temperature for days in an airtight container and freeze nicely for up to three months. Variations include adding chopped nuts or substituting peanut butter chips for additional flavor complexity. They can be served as a snack, dessert, or packed as portable treats.
Blondies taste best fresh but freezing allows making them ahead to enjoy later without loss of texture or flavor.
Ingredients
- 10 Tablespoons butter , melted
- 2 cups light brown sugar , packed
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix just until combined.
- Stir in the baking chips.
- Bake for 24-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For make-ahead convenience, cool completely, cut into bars, and freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Feel free to adjust chip varieties by adding your favorites or omitting chips entirely.
- Chopped walnuts or peanuts can be folded into the batter for added texture and flavor.
- To make peanut butter blondies, incorporate Reese's pieces or peanut butter chips into the mix for a nutty twist.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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