Best Classic Blondies Recipe – Alrightwithme Recipe
This Best Classic Blondies Recipe offers a rich, chewy, and buttery treat made with melted salted butter, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Featuring optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, these blondies are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, delivering a delightful classic dessert with a tender crumb and irresistible sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes (plus cooling time, ideally overnight)
- Yield: 9-12 blondies (depending on cut size) 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 8 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar (light brown sugar can substitute)
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup generous mix-ins such as chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Spray an 8”x8” baking dish with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. For easy removal later, line the pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over the sides for lifting out the blondies after baking.
- Combine Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted salted butter and packed dark brown sugar until the mixture looks smooth and glossy, indicating thorough mixing and sugar dissolution.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk thoroughly until fully combined and homogeneous, ensuring even distribution of flavor and texture.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients and Optional Mix-Ins: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the blondies. If using, fold in 1/2 cup of chosen mix-ins like chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble and Bake the Blondies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly with a spatula. If any mix-ins remain, dot them on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to maintain moistness and chewiness.
- Cool, Cut, and Serve: Allow the baked blondies to cool completely on a wire rack, ideally overnight to enhance flavor and texture. Remove from the pan using the parchment paper overhang, then cut into bars or triangles and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of chocolate chips and pecans as mix-ins.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough blondies.
- Letting the blondies cool overnight significantly improves their chewiness and flavor.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, generously greasing the pan is essential to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute light brown sugar if dark brown sugar is unavailable.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (approx. 2x2 inch piece)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Blondies, Classic Blondies, Brown Sugar Blondies, Easy Blondie Recipe, Chocolate Chip Blondies, Butterscotch Blondies, Nut Blondies, Chewy Blondies, Dessert Bars
