Description
These easy blondies are a delightful treat featuring a buttery, chewy base loaded with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. With a simple ingredient list and straightforward steps, these blondies bake up perfectly golden and sweet, making them a perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 ¾ cups mix-ins of your choice (such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Line the dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to make it easier to lift the blondies out later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the blondies tender.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in 1 cup of your chosen mix-ins evenly into the batter to distribute the flavors throughout.
- Transfer and Top: Scrape the blondie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of mix-ins evenly on top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewiness.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the blondies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the blondies out before slicing them into 12 pieces.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies soft and chewy.
- Feel free to customize the mix-ins such as white chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, or dried cranberries.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
