Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until golden brown and fragrant. Pour into a mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
- Stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar until blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped chocolate and nuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are set and center is soft but no longer wet.
- Cool completely in pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Substitute white chocolate for a sweeter version.
- Add caramel swirl or dried cranberries for variety.
- Don’t overmix or overbake to keep blondies chewy.
- Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan and adjust baking time accordingly.
- Freeze individually wrapped squares for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
