Chocolate Chip Blondies
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Chocolate Chip Blondies
Description
Chocolate Chip Blondies are made by dissolving brown sugar into melted butter, then mixing in eggs, yolks, and vanilla for a moist, flavorful base. The flour is folded with baking soda and salt to leaven slightly, and chocolate chips are folded in—some reserved for topping. Baking in a metal pan at 350°F creates a baked surface while maintaining a fudgy, slightly underbaked center that firms up upon cooling.
The texture balances between chewy and soft, with pockets of melted chocolate enhancing the flavor. The recommended baking time is critical to avoid overbaking, as the center will still jiggle but will finish cooking out of the oven. Freezing the bars briefly before cutting simplifies clean slicing.
This recipe is straightforward and makes an attractive dessert bar suitable for casual occasions. The flavor notes center on brown sugar caramel richness and vanilla, layered with bittersweet chocolate chips for contrast.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter, increase to 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl or in a pot on the stove. Stir in brown sugar for about 2 minutes or until smooth and completely dissolved.
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir. Add egg and egg yolk and stir until smooth.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Check to ensure the cookie dough isn't too warm before adding the chocolate chips. Fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup for the top.
- Line a 8 x 8 aluminum or metal pan with parchment paper. I don't suggest using a glass pan for these blondies.
- Spread the cookie dough in the pan and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Bake for 19-26 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. The center will still look jiggly and underbaked but the blondies will continue to bake once removed from the oven.
- Allow to set up for at least 15-20 minutes before cutting into bars. For easier cutting, place in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Use a plastic knife for smoother cutting. Cut into 9 or 16 bars.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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