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.
Jennifer Lynn Kraemer
I made these to bring to a friendโs house for a holiday party. These were so good!!! I didnโt think they were too sweet at all. I thought they were perfect. I really appreciated the video tutorial, too. I would have pulled out the electric mixer but your video showed me how to do it just by hand. Iโm not a chocolate fan so I didnโt add anything and they were amazing!
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed the blondie recipe, Jennifer and they were a hit at your holiday party! Thanks for trying my recipe and for commenting. I can’t wait to hear what you bake next. ๐
Ina
First time I made these they were too sweet. Second time, I omitted 1/2 cup white sugar (completely) and it worked out great! I use gluten free baking flour. I use 25% coconut oil and 75% butter. I donโt put cornstarch. I donโt put chocolate chips or nuts in my Blondies. They still taste amazing. Thank you!
Sugar Spun Run
That is wonderful, Ina! I am so glad that you were able to adjust the sweetness to your liking and the blondies tasted delicious! ๐
Lila
I felt like these were just a little too sweet, but I have been cutting out sugars and maybe everything tastes like that for me at the moment. They were a big hit at my husband’s workplace, though. Like, huge! ๐
I used this recipe because it’s very similar to one I had about 15 years ago when I first started making Blondies, with melted butter instead of the creaming method.
Didn’t disappoint, will make them again!
Though I might try a little less sugar…
Sam
So happy to hear they were a success, Lila! Thank you so much for commenting ๐
Rosemarie K
Love this! Just made it and came out great. I just have a question, itโs a bit too sweet for my liking. Iโm thinking of making it again but cutting the sugar by 25-50%. Would that do anything to the recipe? Does the consistency or cook time change? Thank you ๐
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Rosemarie! I am glad that you enjoyed the blondie recipes. You are welcome to adjust the sugar to your liking. As far as by how much, I can not advise. Try it and let me know how it works out. Cook time and consistency should remain the same. ๐
Salma
Wow recipe was delightful I added raspberries and white chocolate totally wow. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I would love to post a photo but I canโt see an option do so.
Kelly | Pjs and Paint
I made these blondies over the weekend for a Christmas party and they got so many complements! Instead of walnuts I doubled up on chocolate chips and they turned out delicious! This is definitely my go to blondie recipe from now on!
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Kelly! I am so glad that everyone enjoyed the blondies! Thanks for trying my recipe and for commenting. ๐
Shirley
Added Cherry chips and they turned iut amazing
Sam
Yum! So glad you enjoyed the blondies, Shirley! Thank you for commenting!
Laurie Bloomfield
Can these be made in small lined cupcake/muffin tins? I’d much prefer the presentation over a bunch of cut square.
Sugar Spun Run
Hi, Laurie! I haven’t tried it, but I think it will work fine. ๐
Ming
Thank you, Sam!
This is truly the Best Blondie Recipe!
My family loves it๐
Sugar Spun Run
Thank you so much, Ming! I am so glad that your family enjoyed them. Thanks for commenting. ๐
Carol
I made these using a package of pumpkin spice morsels and added a thin layer of maple-flavored frosting. Everyone in my family LOVED them. This is a great recipe!! Thank you.
Sugar Spun Run
Thank you, Carol! I love the addition of pumpkin morsels and thin layer of maple frosting. It sounds delicious. I am so glad that you enjoyed the blondies. Thanks for commenting. ๐
Maddie
How long do these last for in an air-tight container or jar?
Sugar Spun Run
Hello, Maddie! The blondies will last up to one week when stored in an airtight container. ๐
Mary
I made these blondes this afternoon and they are delicious, chewy and moist.
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad that you enjoyed them, Mary! Thanks so much for trying my recipe! ๐
Mela
Chewy and amazing!
Sugar Spun Run
Thank you so much, Mela! I am so glad that you enjoyed the blondies. Thanks for commenting. ๐
Julis
These are very hard and not the texture that a blondie should be.
Sam
Sounds like they might have baked a bit too long, or possibly the flour was overmeasured. They should be quite chewy. I would check my post about how to measure flour and try baking a bit less time. See if that helps!
Megan
Can these be made in advance and frozen?
Sam
I don’t see why not. Enjoy!