October 25, 2023
Review RecipeBlonde Brownie Recipe
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An easy twist on a classic dessert, blondies closely resemble a brownie but have a distinct flavor difference. Brown sugar shines in this chewy blondies recipe, and chocolate chips make this simple dessert extra decadent.
Blonde Brownie Recipe Ingredients
These blondies are a delectable combination of buttery richness and sweet indulgence. The butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar create a sweet, caramelized base.
The star of the show is the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips, which provide bursts of creamy chocolate in every bite.
You’ll need:
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
- ½ cup of packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Substitutions And Additions
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Swap the chocolate chips for butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips in this yummy recipe.
NUTS: Add chopped walnuts or other chopped nuts to these cookie bars for a bit of extra crunch.
TOPPING: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top of these bars to create an extra indulgent treat.
How To Make This Blonde Brownie Recipe Recipe
Let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions for whipping up the easy batter for these blondie brownies.
STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush an 8×8-inch square baking pan with melted butter and line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Adding the overhanging parchment paper will allow you to lift the bars out of the pan for easy transfer to a cutting board so you can slice the bars.
STEP TWO: In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugars until smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
PRO TIP:
If you use salted butter, reduce the amount of salt added to the recipe.
STEP THREE: Add flour and salt; mix just until moistened.
PRO TIP:
Do not overmix the batter or the blondies may come out crumbly or tough and not as chewy as they should.
STEP FOUR: Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
STEP FIVE: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the blondie batter with the remaining chocolate chips.
STEP SIX: Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
STEP SEVEN: Set the pan on a wire rack and let cool completely.
Using the parchment overhang, lift the blondies from the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into nine squares.
How To Serve
Serve blondies fresh and warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream.
Add a drizzle of hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce to make them extra fancy.
Looking for other brownies or bars for your dessert table? Your guests will love these easy recipes for peanut butter brownies and strawberry lemonade blondies.
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Storage
These great bars store well. Here are some tips for keeping them fresh long enjoy to enjoy them all.
ON THE COUNTER: Blondies are the perfect counter treat—they taste great when left out at room temperature.
To keep them fresh, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, foil, or store them in an airtight container.
Stored this way, they should stay fresh for about three days if your family doesn’t get to them first!
Uncut blondies will stay fresher for longer than individually cut blondies, so if making ahead, wait until the day you are serving them to cut them into portions.
IN THE FRIDGE: If you want to keep them for longer, this easy blondie recipe can be stored in the fridge for a week.
Wrap the blondie bars tightly with plastic wrap to keep the air from getting in and drying them out.
IN THE FREEZER: Store in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw on the counter when you are ready to serve them.
You can eat them cold, however, pop them in the microwave in 15-second increments to make them soft and delicious once again.
You Will Love This Blondie Recipe
The brown sugar in blondies helps make them one of the best dessert bars out there. This fantastic recipe is a fun play on the classic chocolate brownie, yet has the same delicious and chewy texture. It will easily become a family favorite!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these in a larger pan?
If you would like to make these in a larger pan, such as a 9-inch baking pan, you certainly can, but keep in mind you’d have to adjust the baking time since the bars would be thinner and bake quicker.
Can I freeze blondies?
Wrap your blondies well and pop them in the freezer for up to three months.
What can I add to blondies?
You can add up to one cup of extra mix-ins to your blondies. Try chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips for more crunch.
What is the difference between a brownie and a blondie?
The main difference between brownies and blondies is the ingredients. Blondies are made and flavored with vanilla extract and brown sugar, while brownies get their flavor from chocolate and cocoa powder.
What does a blondie taste like?
Blondies have a rich vanilla flavor rather than the deep chocolate flavor found in a brownie.
Are blondies supposed to be gooey?
Blondies are supposed to be gooey. When you bite into a delicious blondie and you find a soft and gooey center, that is exactly the texture you are looking for!
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Blondie Brownie Recipe
Rich and chewy, these blondies are a delicious spin on traditional brownies.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 9
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush an 8×8-inch square baking pan with melted butter and line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugars until smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Add flour and salt and mix just until moistened (do not over mix). Fold in ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Set the pan on a wire rack and let cool completely. Using the parchment overhang, lift the blondies from the pan and transfer them to a cutting board. Cut into squares.
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Notes
- Adding the overhanging parchment paper will allow you to lift the bars out of the pan for easy transfer to a cutting board so you can slice the bars.
- If you use salted butter, reduce the amount of salt added to the recipe.
- Do not overmix the batter or the blondies may come out tough or crumbly and not as chewy as they should.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Toni Thomason says
The photos alone make my mouth water! I cannot wait to make this.
Treena says
Love serving this when I have company over. Always a hit!
GSanders says
So easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! They turned out a little too crunchy for my test so I won’t cook as long next time. This is a keeper.
jay platte says
sooooo good! 10/10!
lauren says
These are awesome. Im assuming the nutrition info is for the whole pan and not a single serving?
Layne Kangas says
Whoops, just fixed that! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Megan says
I made these tonight and they were delicious! And not to mention easy!! I was craving some blondies ( I normally have a box of TJ mix in our cupboard) but these were better! Definitely making this a staple in our house. Thanks for the recipe!
Emily says
The recipe says 1c of chocolate chips but the instructions say 1/2c. Which is best?
Layne Kangas says
You use one cup total – 1/2 cup goes in the batter and 1/2 cup goes on top! Enjoy 🙂
Sydney says
Are we using room temperature butter or melted for batter?
Layne Kangas says
It’s melted – enjoy! 🙂
Lance says
Under Step 5 it shows a picture of the blondies ready to be baked and it says to bake at 350 deg. for 40-43 minutes. In the printed recipe below it says to bake for 30 min at 350. Which time should it be?
Layne Kangas says
Whoops, that image needs to be updated. Thanks for letting us know! You’ll need to bake for 30 minutes – enjoy! 🙂
Claire says
I made these tonight for my family. They were excellent. I love chewy cookies and these were perfection. I will definitely be making them again. Thank you!
Gloria says
These are absolutely so delicious!
Tannaz says
Easy
Delicious
Definitely will make these again
Almost ate them all myself!
Tina C says
Made these today! Soooo easy and delicious!!! I added walnuts.
Thank you for the recipe!!!
Ellie says
These were amazing
Jeniffer says
I have made this recipe over and over. It’s always a hit!! I would recommend doubling the recipe 🤣
Amy says
Surprised my husband with these. He loved them!! They are easy peazy lemon squeezy to make! ❤️
Sarah Rodriguez says
I would add chopped walnuts to these blondes for an added crunch, loved the recipe.
Debbie says
I would use Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and White Chocolate. Also add Walnuts, Pecans and Pistachio nuts.
Nancy Martin says
I would put white chocolate chips in these bars.
Denise says
I would add all 3 suggestions, just to make the taste so much more decadent!!! Or even just with dark chocolate chips with caramel sauce… MMMMM YUMMY!!!!
kesha says
My niece would love these! She likes pecans in hers so I would add those. I think I will make these for her today!
Linda says
I use white or pb morsels and add nuts. Delicious!
John Agatone says
Excellent, absolutely excellent recipe, wife and l doubled the recipe and used a 9X13 came out perfect except we used the same amount of chocolate chips.
Tracy says
I would use milk chocolate chunks for these blondies and no nuts or caramel sauce. I would, however, have plenty of vanilla bean ice cream on hand to have alongside a nice warm, rich, gooey blondie!
CAROLYN HAWKINS says
I would use white chocolate chips. Sounds delicious!
Tess says
I love these because they’re so easy and hubby loves these too!!
I like to trade out the chips with different types but the chocolate are my favorite!
No nuts and no caramel sauce
EZ PZ! 😋
Bama says
Chocolate chips, maybe pecans
Heidi says
Dark chocolate chips with coffee ice cream on top. Mmmm
Kathleen Aanrud says
Hello I would not add carmel sauce they are perfect already, I use Nestke choc chips. I also prefer no nuts,
thanks for the great recipe
Cheryl Dunkelberger says
I would probably use Toll House chocolate chips and would definitely add chopped walnuts to the batter. I love that this recipe makes an 8″ x 8″ pan rather than 9 x 13 which is just too much for my husband and myself
Andrea says
I used butterscotch chocolate chips and those made this recipe delish!!
Thanks for sharing the recipe; my family loved them!
Nikki Taddeo says
I would absolutely add nuts to brownie recipe
Christy says
I’m definitely going to make these soon! I love that you don’t have to bust out a mixer to make them. It seems very simple and straightforward ingredients and instructions. I’m thinking I’ll add some peanut butter or white chocolate chips too! My family doesn’t care for nut so I’ll probably leave them out. But the Caramel (or chocolate) drizzle sounds good!
Pauline Gudas says
I made these with dark chocolate espresso chips and walnuts. They were a big hit. My husband had it with cherry chocolate chunk ice cream on top
Cheryl says
Used milk chocolate chips… so delicious!!
Shaunda Snider says
I would use semi-sweet chips.
Jay says
I would definitely add pecans to this recipe.
Thanks!
Lisa says
A mix of chocolate chips (milk, semi,etc) makes a difference.
Megan Greene says
I would def add butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips to these! I don’t mind chocol
Megan Greene says
I would def add butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips to these! I don’t mind chocolate chips to these! I don’t mind chocolate chips but I think butterscotch or white chocolate would just go/taste better with the blonde aspect! 😊
Andrea Stoeckel says
When I was a professional cook in the late 1970s, we’d add chocolate chips to Blondies. These days I might add lemon chips or heath chips.
Janice says
Chocolate chips + nuts….yummers!!
Stephanie Stubbs says
I would use White chocolate chips ,add some chopped walnuts and drizzle caramel on top!
Victoria Milillo says
I would probably add some nuts for a little crunch😊
S. AXTON says
I might try white chocolate chips. My hubby would say butterscotch! No caramel on top, tho. My mom used to make Caramel Chocolate Squares. You happen to have that recipe? It had melted caramels as a middle layer, along with milk chocolate chips.
Sue Brown says
This sounds great, I like mixing both chocolate and butterscotch chips, then served warm with ice cream.
Susan Mozaffari says
I would suggest using SCHARFFEN BERGER 🍫 CHOCOLATE.
Susan Mozaffari says
Susan M.
January 29.2023
Try Scharffen Berger chocolate🍫 chips. 😋
Andrea says
great recipe! I would use milk chocolate chips and some toasted Brazil nuts.
Melissa says
I would add toffee chips, maybe some crushed walnuts to it. Definitely drizzle with caramel sauce
Julie Suffel says
I would add chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. Definitely add some chopped salted pecans, and most definitely some caramel sauce.
Karen says
I would make these with butterscotch chips!
Christine says
This would also be good with butterscotch chips! Yum!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Dianne Paxton says
I am more fond of milk chocolate chips and would use them or use butterscotch chips.
Jennifer Cornman says
I would do toffee bits and pecans chopped and not sure what chocolate chips would be good I will have to experiment lol looks so yummy
Cheri Hall says
I would make these with no chocolate chips. I am allergic to chocolate.
Lisa Coyle says
Love this recipe! I added chopped pecans since I have pecan trees.
Kathi says
We used to get blonde brownies in grade school. They would make a brown butter frosting or a peanut butter frosting. I love the peanut butter frosting the best.
I am not a big fan of caramel on cakes, brownies, etc. However, I think a maple frosting would be dish…
Phyllis Ferrel says
Awesomeness 👌 😋.
I WOULD USE SALTED CRUNCHY PEANUS FOR NUT CRUNCH!
THANKS SO MUCH!
Doyle Ray Bridger says
I would also add walnuts or pecans.
Jill Thomas says
I will definitely be adding some caramel sauce on top of these blondie brownies. Tks.
Mike W says
Can’t wait to try this recipe. I’ll be adding dark chocolate chips to the recipe.
Maureen says
These look absolutely delicious. I would replace the chocolate chips with caramel chips and you have to pour caramel sauce over them. Look forward to making these.
Lorna says
Looks like a great recipe. I will try it with the chocolate chips and then try it with different chips.
Cynthia C Kelly says
These look both amazing and delicious! I would use semi-sweet chocolate chips when I make them. My boyfriend is going to love this treat! Thank you for your recipe.
Katrina Villareal says
I would use white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts in mine. Looks good both ways too!
Cheryl Ruter says
For sure drizzle caramel sauce on these brownies!
Edie Page says
My Mother made the very best Blonde brownies, but I do not have her recipe since she never wrote it down, so I will try these this week.
My pick of the additions would be the drizzle of caramel sauce, but will eventually try others.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Lynda Coffey says
I wonder if I could use butterscotch chips instead of chocolate?
Diane Dennison says
I’d use Nestle milk chocolate morsels
Toni Pankowski says
I’ll try it like the recipe girst, then eith 1/2 milk chocolate an butterscotch
Maybe replace nuts with toffee chips
Christopher Cazaubon says
I can’t wait to make these with peanut butter chips. I am not a big fan of chocolate so I try to substitute different ingredients for chocolate.
Gabriela B. says
What kind of chocolate chips would you use for this blonde brownies recipe?
– I’d use dark chocolate.
Pat says
I would add semisweet chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips,white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips. I would add them one at a time or all of them at once . I love a lot of flavors all at once.
I would add nuts. Any kind of nuts except peanuts. I love peanuts, I just don’t care for peanuts added to cake, cookies or brownies.
I would add caramel sauce when serving on a dish, to eat with a fork. Not if just holding in my hand to eat. The sauce would be running off and onto my hands and clithes etc.
Samantha Stegner says
I would maybe use white chocolate chips or Butterscotch chips, add a little bit of crushed Nuts and Carmel sauce or get fancy and do A Carmel Burbon sauce. So yummy!!
Rachel says
CARAMEL SAUCE DRIZZLE!! YUMMM! Also top with homemade whip cream!
Barb Duke says
I would probably use the “Special Dark” chocolate chips, would not add nuts as husband does not care for them. I think drizzling caramel and/or peanut butter over the top would make these “over the top”.
Rachel says
°What kind of chocolate chips would you use for this blonde brownies recipe?
Butterscotch chips
°Would you add chopped nuts to add some crunch to this recipe?
No nuts just not a fan but would add toffee bits for and caramel chunks to jazz it up and give it some extra texture
°Would you drizzle caramel sauce on these blonde brownies?
Yes but not any old caramel sauce I would melt down some Werther’s add some heavy cream and drizzle on top
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Mystical BadAss says
Delicious, moist, and Hubby’s favorite!!
Jessica Dietzler says
I use almond extract for added nutty flavor without the nuts & a couple tablespoons of espresso powder with mixed white and milk chocolate chips. Amazing 😍
Kate says
Just made this tonight and we ate half of that dish already it’s good. I need to be careful lol. I use white chocolate and out walnuts in it
Karen Perry says
Just put them in the oven!! Went together so nice! Can’t wait to try them!! Definitely would try them w whipped cream or caramel sauce- or both🤷♀️😍😂!
Kayla says
So simple, but so dang good!! 10/10
KATHY says
Can I make these blondies in a 9×13 by doubling the recipe and cooking at the same temperature…
Kathy
Layne Kangas says
Yes, that should work well – enjoy!
Kathy says
I made these for my grandson’s birthday and they were fantastic…..thanks for the recipe…..
Jan Isaacs-Wade says
Hi there Kathy! I doubled the recipe and it turned out great! I baked just a hair over 20 minutes but I think my oven runs hot. I’d start checking at 20 minutes anyway! I hope they turn out great. Enjoy!