Description
Quick, chewy, buttery blondies with sweet vanilla flavor — perfect for 2025 holiday trays, bake sales, or last-minute dessert. One-bowl method, bakes in about 25 minutes, makes 16 bars.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (90 g) white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped nuts or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined. Fold in white chocolate chips and nuts or cranberries, if using.
- Spread batter into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–28 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set. Cool completely, then slice into 16 bars.
Notes
Swaps: – Dairy-free: use plant butter or coconut oil. – Gluten-free: use 1:1 baking blend. – Holiday version: add 1/2 tsp cinnamon and top with sprinkles. Tested twice; best texture at 25–26 minutes bake time. Do not overbake for chewy centers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55
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