Looking to satisfy your sweet cravings with a delightful treat? Dive into the world of blondies, delectable dessert bars that offer a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer them chewy, fudgy, or crispy, blondies are an irresistible indulgence that's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With this ultimate guide, we'll lead you through the steps of baking the perfect blondies, providing you with tips and tricks to elevate your baking skills. From classic recipes to creative variations, we've gathered a treasure trove of mouthwatering blondie recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to whip up a batch of these golden gems and experience the joy of homemade blondies!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES
Folks who love the flavor of the classic cookie will enjoy that same great flavor in these chocolate chip bars. This blondie recipe can be mixed up in a jiffy, tastes wonderful, and is perfect for occasions when company drops by unexpectedly or you need a treat in a hurry. -Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY BLONDIES
Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle shapes and drizzle white chocolate over each one individually. -Erika Busz, Kent, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter; stir in the brown sugar. Cool slightly., Add eggs, 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; stir into butter mixture. Stir in cranberries and chopped chocolate (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. pan., Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake), 18-21 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and, if desired, orange zest until smooth. Gradually beat in half of the melted white chocolate; spread over blondies. Sprinkle with cranberries; drizzle with remaining melted chocolate., Cut into triangles. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APPLEBEE'S COPYCAT MAPLE BUTTER BLONDIES
A family favorite dessert that taste just like the maple butter blondies at Applebee's.
Provided by Six Sisters Stuff
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix together butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Then stir in baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour until well blended. Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
- Pour the thick batter into a greased 9x9 inch pan. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the blondies are cooking you can prepared the maple butter sauce.
- In a medium saucepan combine the maple syrup and butter. Cook over LOW heat until butter is melted. Add brown sugar and softened cream cheese, stirring constantly until cream cheese has melted.
- After the blondies are done cooking, cut into squares. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle maple butter sauce over all. Top with additional chopped pecans.
BUTTERSCOTCH CAKE-MIX BLONDIES
What do you get when you combine butterscotch, pecans, brown sugar and cake mix? Your new favorite blondies!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla with spoon until well blended. Stir in butterscotch chips and pecans. Spread in pan.
- Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
BLONDIES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 18 squares
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
- Put the sugar in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a small skillet or in the microwave in a glass measuring cup. Stir the butter into the sugar until smooth, cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Beat the eggs and vanilla into the sugar mixture. Add the flour mixture a bit at a time and mix until a smooth thick batter forms. Fold in the chips, as desired.
- Spoon the batter to the prepared dish and spread to evenly fill the dish. Bake until the blondies are light brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Invert onto a rack and cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
- Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PECAN BLONDIES
Brown sugar and butter are what make blondies so incredibly addictive. Most times, they are made with chocolate chips and sometimes butterscotch chips, but when I tried them with white chocolate and toasted pecans, a new blondie was born. Give them a go and you'll see what I mean.
Provided by Gemma Stafford
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 9 blondies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Using a large metal spoon, fold in the flour, salt, chocolate chips, and pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the middle is just set. Don't be tempted to bake them for longer than that, or you won't get gooey centers. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan.
- Turn the blondies out onto a cutting board and cut into 9 squares. Enjoy warm, or cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
BLUEBERRY BLONDIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Bursting with blueberries in every bite, these blondies are sure to be a summer staple. Bake them for a bbq or take them on the go for a picnic in the park.
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 blondies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. Let the parchment hang over 2 sides of the pan for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Gently press the remaining ½ cup (50 g) blueberries into the top of the batter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the blondies cool for 15-20 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 17 grams
TOFFEE BLONDIES
Yum, these toffee blondies are one of my favorites treats out there. For those who don't know, blondies are 'white' brownies. But just as delicious! (Maybe a little more?!)
Provided by Jacqueline
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Blondie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Beat brown sugar, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in 1 cup toffee bits and chocolate chips. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 23 to 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon toffee bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 237.9 mg, Sugar 19.2 g
BROWN SUGAR BLONDIES
A no-frills, basic brown sugar blondie. You can add various chips, but this recipe has a nice chewy caramel taste all on its own.
Provided by JCIPRIANO
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Nut Brownie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mix brown sugar, flour, walnuts, butter, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl by hand until smooth. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 194.2 mg, Sugar 27.1 g
COCONUT BLONDIES
These are awesome. I can't wait to try the chocolate chip version. From "The All New Good Housekeeping Cookbook"
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 24 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- In saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and vanilla; add eggs, stirring until well blended.
- Stir in flour mixture into sugar mixture just until blended.
- Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake until toothpick inserted 2 inches from edge of pan comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Do not overbake; blondies will firm as they cool.
- Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- When cool, cut lengthwise into 4 strips and then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.
- Variations: Pecan Blondies--leave out coconut.
- Chocolate Chip Blondies--leave out coconut and stir in 1 (6 oz) package semisweet chocolate chips.
BLONDIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS
This unbeatable blondie recipe combines the buttery flavor and chocolate chips from everyone's favorite cookies with the appealing texture of the best brownies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square baking pan with butter; line pan with a piece of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugars until smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix just until moistened (do not overmix). Fold in 1/2 cup each chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack, and let cool completely. Using parchment overhang, lift cake from pan and transfer to a cutting board; cut into 16 squares.
BROWN BUTTER WHITE CHOCOLATE BLONDIES
Provided by Duff Goldman
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown the butter by placing it in a medium saucepan over low heat to cook until medium-brown (not too light, not too burned), about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Beat the cooled brown butter and brown sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the blondies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs stuck to it, about 35 minutes (I like these blondies gooey, so I go with a little less time). Let cool completely on a wire rack, then cut them and wrap them individually in plastic wrap so the sides don't dry out. Store in the freezer or at room temperature.
GLAZED APPLE-MAPLE BLONDIES
My 6-year-old son and I conjured up this recipe to use up the last of the apples we picked from the local apple orchard. Serve it with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. -Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. , In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, melted butter, syrup and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Stir in apples (batter will be thick)., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Pour glaze over warm blondies. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES
Steps:
- 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- 2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until the water evaporates and the milk solids turn golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3. Stir butter into brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth; cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Whisk eggs and vanilla into sugar mixture. Add flour mixture a bit at a time and mix until a smooth thick batter forms. Fold in chips, as desired.
- 4. Evenly spread batter into prepared dish. Bake until blondies are light brown around edges and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven; cool slightly. Invert onto a rack to release; cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
APPLE BLONDIES
Delicious and easy 'blonde' brownies that are dense and super moist thanks to the use of crisp, chopped apples. Bring the recipe along... they'll be asking for it!
Provided by OISELLE2000
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Beat brown sugar, white sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
BERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE BLONDIES
These blondies are fluffier and softer than traditional blondies, but they taste fantastic! They're also very to easy to make, and only use one bowl. Use any kind of berries you wish!
Provided by Kim
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
- Mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined and mixture begins to lighten in color. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract until thoroughly combined. Add in flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg, and mix until just combined. Gently fold in berries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Carefully spread into an even layer.
- Place pan into preheated oven and bake until blondies are golden brown and set, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove blondies from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Gently lift out of the pan using the excess parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 69.4 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
BUTTERSCOTCH BLONDIES
Blonde brownies are dotted with butterscotch chips to make these chewy bars extra delicious.
Provided by Eagle brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips EAGLE BRAND®
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and 1 egg at medium speed until crumbly.
- Press evenly into greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with pecans and butterscotch chips.
- In small bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk, remaining 2 eggs and vanilla. Pour evenly over chips.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until center is set. Cool thoroughly. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
COCONUT PECAN BLONDIES
Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I work with- I'm a landscaper. I enjoy munching on these while cheering on my alma mater, Ohio State University.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 16 brownies.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add butter and vanilla and mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the brown sugar mixture, beating just until blended. Stir in pecans, coconut and white chocolate. , Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP FLUFFERNUTTER BLONDIES
Amazing blondie-cookie bar that tastes like a cross between a fluffernutter sandwich and a peanut butter blossom cookie! Hershey's® chocolate makes it taste like a peanut butter blossom cookie. Definitely underbake!
Provided by Marie Shedlowsky
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Blondie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, and white sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add egg and egg yolk and mix gently. Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, and salt just until batter is mixed. Gently fold chocolate chips and marshmallows into batter. Spread batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. The center will set as it cools. Cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 305.8 mg, Sugar 34.9 g
EASY 4 INGREDIENT BLONDIES
These are the easiest and best blondies I have ever made. They are requested at every family gathering. I have varied the recipe by using chocolate cake mix with white chips. Both are delicious.
Provided by creativekat
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Set aside 13x9 pan.
- Blend cake mix, eggs and melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are moistened (about 1 minute). Scrape down sides and stir in chocolate chips, stirring until well incorporated. Mixture will be very thick.
- Scrape mixture into 13x9 pan. Using fork or fingertips, press batter out evenly so that it reaches all the sides.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs attached. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 210.6, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.8, Protein 2.2
Tips for Perfect Blondies:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This helps the ingredients blend together smoothly and evenly.
- Use melted butter, not softened butter. Melted butter creates a chewier blondie, while softened butter makes a cakier blondie.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the blondies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the blondies in a preheated oven. This helps to ensure that they bake evenly.
- Don't overbake the blondies. Overbaking can make them dry and crumbly. Bake them just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the blondies cool completely before cutting them. This helps to prevent them from falling apart.
- Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Blondies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, rich flavor, and endless variations, blondies are a perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you're a fan of classic blondies, chocolate chip blondies, or blondies with nuts or dried fruit, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give blondies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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