These Chocolate Chip Blondies are soft, chewy dessert bars with a buttery brown sugar base and melty chocolate chips in every bite. Think of them as the golden cousin of brownies—rich, slightly gooey, and wonderfully simple to make. Perfect for bake sales, holidays, or just a cozy night treat, they come together with pantry staples in under an hour.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Cooking Time
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Bake time: 25–30 minutes
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Total time: 40 minutes
Serving
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Makes 16 squares
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. -
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until fully combined. -
Combine the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined—don’t overmix. -
Add the Chocolate and Nuts:
Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. The batter will be thick. -
Bake:
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine). -
Cool and Slice:
Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm for a gooey texture or fully cooled for a firmer bite.
Tips
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For extra flavor, sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking.
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Swap the chocolate chips for white chocolate, butterscotch, or a mix for variety.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition (per square)
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Calories: 230
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Fat: 12g
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Carbohydrates: 28g
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Protein: 3g
These Chocolate Chip Blondies are everything you want in a dessert—simple, buttery, and packed with chocolatey goodness. Each bite delivers that soft chew and rich sweetness that makes them impossible to stop at just one.
