Description
Rich, buttery blondies with a fudgy center and golden, crunchy top. Balanced with brown and granulated sugars, and studded with white chocolate chips for creamy contrast. Ideal for chocolate lovers who crave texture.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter, 1 cup (226 g), melted
Brown sugar, 1 1/4 cups (250 g), firmly packed
Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100 g)
Vanilla extract, 2 tsp
White chocolate chips, 2/3 cup (115 g)
All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups (190 g)
Cornstarch, 1/4 tsp
Baking powder, 1/2 tsp
Salt, 1/4 tsp
Egg, 1 yolk
Optional: Nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans), 1/2 cup, chopped
Instructions
Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving 2-inch overhangs. Lightly grease if needed.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown and granulated sugars for 1 minute.
Add egg yolk and vanilla, whisking until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in white chocolate chips and optional nuts.
Spread batter into the prepared pan using a silicone spatula. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool completely (at least 2 hours) before cutting into 18 bars.
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for proper emulsion. Avoid over-whisking to prevent dense blondies. For vegan version, use dairy-free white chocolate and substitute egg yolk with 1 tbsp applesauce. Substitute almond extract for vanilla for a nutty flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 28
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg