Classic Blondies

Name: Classic Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups packed light brown sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Dense, chewy bars made with brown sugar butter batter and plenty of chocolate chips - a fuss-free one-bowl dessert with deep caramel flavor and crispy edges.

43 minEasyServes 16280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup melted, cooled unsalted butter and 2 cups packed light brown sugar until smooth. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in 2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
3

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt to the bowl. Switch to a rubber spatula and fold until just combined - do not overmix. Fold in most of the 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for the top.
4

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Scatter the reserved semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top.
5

Bake for 24-28 minutes until the top is set and golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The center should look barely set - they will firm up as they cool. Do not overbake.
6

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, at least 1 hour. Lift out using the parchment overhang, cut into 16 bars, and serve.

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What is Classic Blondies?

Dense, chewy bars made with brown sugar butter batter and plenty of chocolate chips - a fuss-free one-bowl dessert with deep caramel flavor and crispy edges. This reference files it under American dessert: made in the oven, rated easy and about 43 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Classic Blondies need?

For Classic Blondies, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 28 minutes, in step 5.

Why does Classic Blondies say not to overmix?

Step 3 reads: "Switch to a rubber spatula and fold until just combined - do not overmix." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 3 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

Can I make Classic Blondies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Classic Blondies is 1 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Classic Blondies vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup unsalted butter, melted, cooled and 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Classic Blondies?

One serving (the recipe makes 16) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 56 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 135 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Classic Blondies?

Yes. Store Classic Blondies airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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