Chewy Blondies Recipe (Cookie Bars)
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Chewy Blondies Recipe (Cookie Bars)
Description
This recipe produces chewy blondies by creaming softened salted butter with brown sugar, then adding vanilla extract and an egg for richness and binding. Flour and salt are gently mixed in last to maintain tenderness. The batter is folded with semi-sweet chocolate morsels and M&M's before spreading evenly into a lined, greased pan.
Baked at 350°F for about 25 minutes, the blondies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, ensuring a chewy rather than cakey texture. After cooling completely in the pan, the blondies are lifted out using the parchment sling for precise cutting and serving.
These cookie bars hold their form well and maintain chewiness for several days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The M&M's add bursts of color and sweet crunch, offering a playful twist to a classic blondie.
You can customize the chocolate mix-ins or try variations for different occasions. Covering the top loosely with foil during baking can prevent excessive browning if needed. This recipe yields a crowd-pleasing treat with a balanced buttery sweetness and chocolate richness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter soft but not melted, salted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 egg room temp, large
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ tsp table salt
- ½ cup chocolate morsels semi sweet
- ½ cup M&M's plus 1/4 cup for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper or foil, with enough excess to create a "sling" that reaches over the edges of pan for ease of dessert removal. Lightly grease the paper or foil. Set aside.
- In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or you can use a large mixing bowl and electric hand mixer), add the softened butter and brown sugar. Mix on medium high until mixture is fluffy.
- Add vanilla and egg, mixing to combine. Slowly and gently add the flour and salt, switching to low speed; mix just until combined - do not over mix.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the chocolate morsels and M&M's. Scrape dough into lined/greased pan, ensuring corners are filled evenly.
- Bake about 25 min or just until toothpick inserted in center comes out barely clean. A few tender crumbs attached are great.
- Let cool completely in pan on wire rack. Carefully remove entire dessert with sling overhang, directly onto a cutting board. Cut into bars and plate to serve.
Notes
- Cover the blondies loosely with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly during baking.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at moderate room temperature to maintain freshness for several days.
- You can experiment with different types of chocolate or candies to change the flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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