Blondies or “butterscotch brownies,” are a classic recipe that recalls childhood memories of chewy, dense, and buttery goodness!
This easy recipe for blondies has to be one of the best goodies on the table! Tuck one into a lunchbox for a special treat, or make a batch to share at work!
What is a Blondie?
Blondies are sometimes called “blonde brownies,” or even “opposite brownies.”
It’s no secret that both blondies and brownies are moist, rich, and sweet! You can never stop at just one! But the main difference is that brownies are made with chocolate—powdered cocoa, to be exact. And blondies are made without.
So, if brownies are your specialty, try some blondies for a fun change. You can get creative and add pumpkin, or custard for Boston cream blondies too!
How to Make Blondies
It’s deliciously easy to whip up a batch of these beauties!
- Melt butter and sugars on the stove. Let cool and then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Mix the dry ingredients together and then add to the butter mixture.
- Stir until just combined and then add the white chocolate chips.
Bake until cooked through and cool before cutting serving. If serving warm, top with a scoop of ice cream for a gooey, melty treat!
Optional Add-Ins
There are a lot of fun add-ins for blondies since their mild caramel flavor goes with everything!
- Nuts: Chopped peanuts, pecans, or walnuts (Pro tip: Toast the nuts in a small pan to make them extra crunchy)!
- Fruit: Dried cherries, cranberries, or apricots
- Sweets: Peanut butter chips, toffee bits, M&Ms, sprinkles
- Frosting: vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting
How to Store
Blondies are best kept in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days — if they last that long!
They can even be frozen in zippered bags with the date on them.
Easy Blondie & Brownie Recipes
- Valentine’s Blondies
- Cookie Dough Brownies
- Pumpkin Blondies
- Turtle Brownies
- Boston Cream Blondies
- Peppermint Brownies
- Circus Animal Blondies
Have you tried these Blondies? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Easy Blondie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ⅓ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan or line with parchment paper.
- Melt butter, brown sugar and white sugar in a small saucepan. Cool 5 minutes. Whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Add to butter mixture and stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread mixture into the prepared pan (it will be thick). Bake 22-25 minutes or just until lightly browned on the edges.
- Cool and cut into squares.
Notes
- Nuts: Chopped peanuts, pecans, or walnuts
- Fruit: Dried cherries, cranberries, or apricots
- Sweets: Peanut butter chips, toffee bits, sprinkles, or topped with vanilla or chocolate buttercream frosting
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dessert
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These are definitely easy and yummy. These will definitely be in my regular rotation of baked goods. Thanks for another great recipe.
I am so glad you enjoyed this blondie recipe Julie!
This was perfect. The sauce was the best part. No lumps or any other defects. I think this was because I let the cream cheese get to room temperature and let it sit near something warm which made it easy to cook on the stovetop.
My suggestion to make the entire dish better is not with how it’s made, but with how it’s served. I heated up my blondie and ate it on a hot 6in cast iron skillet.
That sounds like the perfect way to serve it, Sascha! Thanks for sharing.