Blondies Recipe
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Blondies Recipe
Description
The Blondies Recipe involves whisking dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately while creaming together brown sugar and melted butter with egg and vanilla to create a thick batter. Mixing wet and dry components just until combined keeps the texture tender rather than tough. Incorporating chocolate chips or nuts into the batter gives bursts of flavor and chewiness throughout the bars.
The batter is poured into an 8x8-inch pan lined with parchment paper overhanging the sides for easy removal. Pressing some mix-ins on top before baking ensures a pleasant topping texture. Baking until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean results in blondies with crisp outer edges and a chewy interior that holds together well when cut.
Serve these blondies as a sweet treat or dessert that pairs well with coffee or milk. Taking care not to overmix or overbake preserves their soft crumb and moistness.
The notes emphasize measuring flour by weight or properly fluffing and leveling to avoid dryness, melting butter to mix easily, and using metal pans for best texture. Adding flaky sea salt on top after baking enhances the sweet and salty contrast. Slight underbaking is preferred to maintain a chewy, soft center.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar 220g, packed
- ½ cup butter melted (113g, unsalted
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mix-in’s such as white, semi-sweet chocolate or butterscotch chips; chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds (180g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on at least 2 of the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk to combine the brown sugar and melted butter. Add the egg, and vanilla and whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick and well combined
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir together with a spatula until almost combined. Add ¾ cup of mix-in’s and stir until they are well distributed.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer. Press the remaining ¼ cup of mix in’s into the top.
- Bake for 32 to 36 minutes or until the edges are set and golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan before cutting.
Notes
- Measure flour by weight or fluff and level when using measuring cups to prevent dry blondies.
- Use melted butter for better flavor and easier mixing by hand.
- Mix batter just until flour is incorporated to avoid dense blondies.
- Use a metal baking pan for even heat and better texture.
- Line pan with parchment paper with an overhang for easy blondie removal.
- It is better to slightly underbake for a chewy, soft center rather than dry edges.
- Add flaky sea salt after baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 351IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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