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.
Rabeea Twair
i made these a few days ago and theyโre absolutely amazing my whole family enjoyed eating them
Sam
So happy to hear this! Thank you for commenting, Rabeea! ๐
Amy
I have been craving blondies for a while now. I made these tonight and had 2. I’m type 2, so I had to use the splenda brown sugar blend, and I did use about 1/8 cup sugar. I also used chopped toasted pecans. These are fantastic!! I’m really happy I found this recipe and your page. Thank you!!
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed them, Amy! I am happy that it also worked well with the splenda brown sugar blend. Thanks for commenting. ๐
Leigh S
Hello!
I tried (and loved) these Blondies! Have you ever tried adding Coco powdered to turn them into Brownies? I have tried so many Brownies in the past, and havenโt found the right texture. But, then I came across your Blondies and that is the exact texture Iโm looking for. These stayed chewy and soft for a week on the counter. Most brownies Iโve tried dry out or turn hard and cut up my mouth.
Thanks for any insight!
PS- Just brainstorming: I did look at your Best Ever Brownie recipe and notice you didnโt add Corn Starch. Since you added to the Blondies, have you ever tried to add to Brownies?
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe, Leigh! If you are looking for the same texture, I would reccomend my BEST Brownie Recipe. Through development, I did a lot of testing to get the recipe just right and I am sure corn starch was one of the variables. I found that it was not needed. The butter and the egg help give it that fudgy consistency, that resulted in a soft, chewy brownie. I hope that you give this recipe a try. I’d love to know your thoughts. ๐
Leigh S.
Thank you!! I will give it a go!
Leigh S.
Thank you!! I will give it a go!
Mary
I haven’t made it yet but would like to ask that would it be possible for you t make videos along with the recipes? Videos help a lot in understanding the recipes and maybe some of these minor problems could be solved through this.
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Mary! I am working to update all my recipes with videos. This recipe has a video already associated with it where I walk you through my process. I hope that you enjoy the recipe and find the video helpful. ๐
Karen
Is it possible the people who said this didnโt turn out well used margarine instead of butter? I never use margarine so I donโt know how that might effect this recipe.
Sugar Spun Run
That is a possibility, Karen! There are other variables to consider as well. Too much flour is often one as well. ๐
Leigh S.
I used Earth Balance – Soy free spread. Turned out fantastic. Husband canโt have dairy.
Sugar Spun Run
I am happy that it worked well. Thanks for sharing, Leigh!
Olivia
I was very excited to try this recipe. I followed it as exactly as instructed and read the tips regarding the melted butter, extra egg yolk, and cornstarch. When I tasted the final product I was very disappointed. They werenโt sweet and not like any blondie Iโve had before. They tasted much more like a corn muffin or corn bread. If youโre looking for a sweet classic recipe this isnโt it.
Sam
Hi Olivia! That’s disappointing to hear, but also very odd. This recipe has a great ratio of sugar to other ingredients and should certainly be sweet. Did you make any substitutions or by chance could any of the ingredients have been accidentally mis-measured? Particularly the flour? If the flour was accidentally over-measured or the blondies were baked for too long this could dry them out a bit and give them a less desirable texture. I hope that helps and I sincerely hope you’ll give this recipe another shot because it’s honestly one of my favorites.
Roxy
I had the same problem, but as you said Sam, I think timing is a huge factor, even by minutes as mine I baked for 30 mins and itโs quite dry! Maybe next time I need to do a maximum of 25mins..?
Sam
It’s definitely best to keep an eye on it and check it early if they came out dry the first time. ๐
Diane
I would like to put in fruit like blueberries……..any tips?
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Diane! If you wish to add fruit to it, I would reccomend dipping the fruit into flour before adding it to the batter. This way they do not sink when baked. Keep me posted on how they turn out! ๐
Hansa
Hey Sam can I know the size of the pan you used to bake this? Thanks!
Sam
These blondies were made in a 13 x 9. ๐
Laura
What size pan works best for this recipe?
Thanks!
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Laura! You’ll want to use a 13″ x 9″ baking pan for this recipe. ๐
Shannen
Can I omit the nuts and chocolate? Do I need to substitute with anything? Just don’t have these ingredients but looking to make something with the ingredients i have.
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Shannen! You can omit them or substitute them for other mix-ins you have on hand.
Kayleigh
Do you use caster sugar or granulated sugar?
Thanks
Sam
Hi Kayleigh! I use granulated sugar here, although I’m sure caster sugar would work as well. ๐
Mori
Let me start by saying I am TERRIBLE at baking, I made these are they turned out amazing, they lasted two days lol.
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that they turned out perfectly and that you enjoyed them, Mori! Thanks for commenting. ๐
Victoria Hellawell
Wow. Made these today and they were a huge hit, I swapped the walnuts for macadamia nuts as we all prefer these.
I have only made Blondies twice before and both of the previous recipes turned out like a dry cake texture. These were perfect! Soft, squishy and very very tasty. Will definitely be making them again…..and again…..and again!
Would I be able to add dark or milk chocolate with mini marshmallows to get a kind of sโmores Blondie?
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed them and that they turned out perfectly for you, Victoria! Yes, you can add other mix-ins in for sure. I also have a peanut butter smores cookie bar that you may also enjoy as well. ๐
Victoria Hellawell
Thank you, if the reaction from my family is anything to go by, I will be making many many more.
Thank you x
Madeleine
Absolutely delicious- my family devoured them! Iโm not a regular baker but am trying new recipes these past few weeks. I will definitely be making these again very soon and will be checking out your other recipes !! Xx thank you
Sugar Spun Run
I am happy that they were a hit, Madeline! Thanks for commenting. I can’t wait to hear what you try next. ๐
Kris
Great recipe! It was super easy and they are very delicious. Thanks for posting this.
Sam
I am so glad you enjoyed it, Kris! ๐
Zon
So good!!!! I never write reviews on recipes, but these were really great. I (15, but with baking experience) made these for our family’s cleaners that are coming to the house tomorrow, just as a little thank you. I left them in the oven for about 13 minutes so that they stayed gooey on the inside (they are very fragile when warm…. must put in fridge/freezer before taking out of pan and cutting, or they’ll fall apart. I also added mini and normal sized chocolate chips. They literally taste exactly like raw cookie dough…. but cooked.
My picky family has eaten a few of them already only because i couldn’t stop them from doing so ๐ Thank you so much!!!!
Sam
I am so glad everyone enjoyed the blondies so much! ๐
Kimberly M
Perfecto! I donโt bake much but have been trying more and more especially with how the world is currently. I kept everything the same and itโs seriously perfect!! Thank you for this amazing recipe!!
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed it, Kimberly! Thanks for trying my recipe! ๐