This is the best chewy blondie recipe! Buttery, soft, and simple to make (no mixer required!) I think you’re going to really love these!
This recipe is very similar to my well-loved chocolate chip cookie barsย and is every bit as good! My Blondies recipe includes options for mixing in chopped nuts or white chocolate chips, but these cookie bars taste just as good without any add-ins at all. Be sure to check out my how-to video at the bottom of the recipe!
Thank goodness I had this easy blondie recipe planned to share today!
If you’ve been following my Instagram stories you already know that Zach and I are fostering three 7-week old puppies. They are theย cutest, goofiest, fluffballs I’ve ever seen,ย but they’re also exhausting,ย so excuse me if a few of my sentences are a little incoherent today.ย Bonus puppy pics at the bottom of the post!
But back to the blondies.
Buttery, soft, chewy, loaded with your favorite add-ins, these cookie bars are packed with flavor and they are the perfect easy snack when you need a dessert in a pinch.ย Fortunately today’s recipe is super simple because I don’t know that I’d have the brainpower to focus on anything even mildly complex right now, but I do have a few tips and other info I want to share with you.
What is the Difference Between a Blondie and a Brownie?
The main difference between a blondie and a brownie is the chocolate.
Blondies are occasionally referred to as “blonde brownies”. They are made without cocoa powder and aspire to a rich vanilla flavor rather than a deep chocolate one. Blondies are also often made with brown sugar, and while I do use brown sugar in my brownies, the flavor has a more noticeable affect in the blondies (more on that below).
Here’s my favoriteย brownie recipe if you’re in the mood for something chocolatey!
Tips for Making Blondies
- You can use all light brown sugar, all dark brown sugar, or a combination of the two for this blondie recipe. I like to use half light and half dark. Keep in mind that if you use all dark brown sugar your blondies will have a richer, sweeter taste and a more moist texture.
- Melting the butter for this recipe gives the blondies a buttery taste and a soft, chewy texture. I much prefer melting the butter to creaming my butter and sugar when making blondies and cookies for this very reason (I do the same thing with my chocolate chip cookies).
- The extra egg yolk and the cornstarch are also key ingredients for making these blondies soft and chewy. I talked a lot about why I use cornstarch in my recent pumpkin bar recipe, if you want more information on that!
- You can add up to 2 cups of your favorite add-ins to this blondie recipe. I listed a mix of chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips in the recipe. I found that this combination provided a nice balance of sweetness and crunch. Of course, you can also leave the add-ins out completely!
Alright, well I have two puppies pulling on my shoelaces right now and another that’s determined to devour my couch, so I’m off to take care of that. Enjoy!
More Cookie Bars You Might Like
How to Make Homemade Blondies
Be sure to check out my Blondie Recipe VIDEO just below the recipe! If you enjoy these videos, please consider subscribing to myย YouTube Channelย so you can be the first to see all of my cooking videos <3
Best Blondie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter melted
- 1 ยผ cup (250 g) brown sugar* tightly packed
- ยฝ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk room temperature preferred
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ยผ cups (285 g) all-purpose flour (note that in the video I accidentally said 2 ยฝ cups flour, that is incorrect, you only need 2 ยผ cups as written here)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- โ cup (115 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (130 g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 13x9 pan with parchment paper**
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a large bowl and stir well.1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, 1 ยผ cup (250 g) brown sugar*, ยฝ cup (100 g) sugar
- Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until completely combined. Set aside.2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.2 ยผ cups (285 g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, ยฝ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until completely combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and nuts, if using.โ cup (115 g) white chocolate chips, 1 cup (130 g) chopped walnuts
- Spread blondie batter into prepared pan and transfer to oven.
- Bake on 350F (175C) for 25-30 minutes*** or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few fudgy crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting and enjoying
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Foster Puppy Bonus Pics!
Piper, Paula, and Paul (we didn’t name them!) are available for adoption through the rescue that Zach and I volunteer for: For the Love of Dogs Rescue.
Marlene
Do these have a strong vanilla flavor?
Sam
Hi Marlene! They do have a buttery, vanilla flavor. I would not say it is overwhelming. Think of a chocolate chip cookie without the chocolate chips. ๐
Haylie
The flavor is/was amazing, I found this โbatterโ to be thick almost like a cookie dough, I reread the recipe 3 times after I got the final product, is this how theyโre supposed to be? Or did I do something wrong? I had to bake them for 45 minutes also, they were so doughy, I put them in a 9×13, but maybe I shouldโve tried a jelly roll pan?
Sam
Hi Haylie! The batter is a thick dough, like a cookie dough. It sounds like your oven temperature may be off. I bake them in just a regular 9 x 13. I am glad you still enjoyed the flavor. ๐
Laurie Lewis
Found your website when I googled a recipe for blondies. I am sooo glad I found the recipe, and site. They are hands down one of the best things I’ve made. Your are 100% right when you call it Best Blondie Recipe. I added pecans and toffee bits to mine and my husband couldn’t get enough of them! So far I’ve tried a few other of your recipes and have been so happy with the results. I can’t wait to try more!
Sam
I am so glad you have enjoyed everything Laurie! I hope you continue to love everything you try! ๐
Kendra
Is there anything you can use to substitute cornstarch? Craving something sweet and these sound amazing! Have everything but cornstarch ๐
Sam
Hi Kendra! You can use flour, but they may not be as soft/chewy as if you were to use cornstarch. ๐
Mgt
If you are in UK, cornflour is the substitute for cornstarch.
Mary Kay
YUMMMMM! Great Recipe! I used macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips and they turned out really good. Thanks for the recipe!!
Sam
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed, Mary Kay! Thank you for commenting!
Reham Greene
Sounds delicious! Do you think I can make this and add a cheese cake swirl?
Sam
Sure I think that would be delicious! Enjoy ๐
Natalie
With your experience you would know better than I would- Would it taste weird to add milk or semi sweet chips as well?
Sam
Hi, Natalie. I think those additions would be fine. ๐
Coralie
Love these! Made a batch yesterday added white chocolate and biscoff spread ๐
Found the mix a little thick to swirl in the spreads but will melt them next time which should create a mixer pattern.
Now baking again with extra toppings for everyone in the office – top brownie points ๐
Thanks for the recipe!
Sam
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed, and the addition of the spreads sounds SOO good! Thank you for commenting, Coralie!!
Charlene
I just made these blondies today and they are seriously amazing… and seriously the best! Iโve already had 1/4 of the slab to myself LOL
Sam
Haha, I’ve been there! Self control is out the window when these are around! Thanks for letting me know how you liked them, Charlene!! I appreciate it ๐
Claire Tchhailo
I am planning to make these tonight with fresh cranberries and some leftover butterscotch chips from my pantry.
Sam
That sounds delicious! Enjoy! ๐
S. James
Can I use a 9×9 pan for this recipe?
Sam
Yes that would work just fine, they just need to bake longer. ๐
Susan L.
The cranberry sauce was a really big
hit. Love it. Love the cute puppies.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Sam
I am so glad you enjoyed it, Susan! ๐
SHERRY SHADLE
I LOVE ALL YOUR RECIPES I’VE TRIED. YOUR PUPPIES ARE BEAUTIFUL!
Sam
Thank you, Sherry! The puppies are only temporary for us. We are a stop on their way to their furever home, but man they are such cuties I had to share! โบ๏ธ
Melody
Awwwah! Those baby puppies are just adorable โบ๏ธ Sam I so so appreciate you , I definitely will try these brownies I made the pumpkin bars and WOW! They were delish I took them to my sister-in-laws house she had invited us for dinner, and she loved loved the pumpkin ๐ bars , thank you so much for sharing your recipes , youโre the best God Bless you sweet young lady ๐๐๐ผโค๏ธ
Sam
They are such little cuties! They are a handful. Thank you for the kind words. I am so happy you follow along. โบ๏ธ
Melody
Youโre so welcome ๐๐ผ
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฝ โบ๏ธโค๏ธ
Nicolette
Good recipes
Sam
Thank you!!