Description
These classic blondies are rich, chewy, and bursting with flavor, featuring a buttery base sweetened with light brown sugar and studded with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Perfectly baked to have a gooey or firmer center according to your preference, these blondies are finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast.
Ingredients
Blondies
- 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups (191 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups (281 grams) mix-ins of your choice, such as chocolate chips or nuts (divided)
For Topping
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 by 8-inch metal pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Mix Sugar: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter by heating it in 30-second increments, stirring in between until fully melted. Add the light brown sugar to the hot butter and whisk together until well combined. Allow the mixture to cool until it is just warm to the touch.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in one large egg, one egg yolk, and vanilla extract vigorously until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir in the fine sea salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour gently using a rubber spatula, ensuring a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Incorporate Mix-ins: Fold in 1 1/2 cups (255 grams) of the chocolate chips or nuts gently, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup (about 26 grams) for topping.
- Spread Batter and Add Topping: Evenly spread the blondie batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved mix-ins evenly over the top for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake: For a gooey center, bake the blondies until the edges are lightly golden and the center still jiggles slightly, approximately 25 minutes. For a firmer center, continue baking until the edges are golden brown and the center is lightly golden and set, around 30 to 35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Prior to serving, sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor.
- Storage: Store blondies at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to one week. If storing more than one day, wait to slice into bars until ready to serve to avoid stale edges.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs helps to achieve a smooth batter and consistent texture.
- To prevent sticking, ensure the baking pan is well-lined and sprayed with cooking spray.
- Customize your blondies with various mix-ins such as white chocolate, pecans, walnuts, or dried fruit.
- Adjust baking time to preference: shorter for a fudgier center or longer for a cake-like texture.
- Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top adds a sophisticated flavor contrast to the sweet blondies.
- If you prefer, you can substitute unsalted butter with salted butter and reduce added sea salt accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
