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My best-ever blondie recipe goes for the gold with indulgent butterscotch and chewy, brownie-like texture.

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I have a secret… Although I don’t often admit it, I actually prefer butterscotch to chocolate. I know all of you chocolate-loving Bold Bakers are thinking no way, lady – well, my Best Ever Blondie Recipe might just convert you.

Decadent, chewy butterscotch makes this hands-down the best blondie recipe.

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What Is A Blondie And How Is It Different From A Brownie?

If you’ve never tasted one before you might be asking what is a blondie and how is it different than a brownie. Well, it’s really simple and it’s pretty genius. A blondie dessert is a fudgy baked bar with the same textural elements as a brownie. Brownies are balanced with a magic ratio of oil, sugar, flour, chocolate, and eggs.

A bit of flour, rich eggs, and sweet sugar provide brownies with moisture and allow them to cook without being “set” entirely. These elements form that unmistakable fudge center and can be found in my blondie recipe as well.

While a brownie uses dark chocolate to flavor the batter, blondies get their blonde color and butterscotch flavor from caramel-like brown sugar, aromatic vanilla extract, and rich white chocolate. The result is a unique caramel flavor and brownie texture, hence “blonde brownies” or blondies.

What makes this one of my best desserts is not just the taste but the simplicity of its process. This blonde brownie recipe is a foolproof, one-bowl recipe that can be made in under 15 minutes.

Because this blondie recipe is made with such simple baking ingredients, it’s the kind of treat that can be made at the drop of a hat. I love to make these blondies for all kinds of occasions but I am known to make them for no reason at all.

What You’ll Need To Make Blondies

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How To Make Blondies

Thankfully this blondie recipe is super easy to make (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. Butter 8X8-inch tin with parchment paper.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in the microwave.
  4. In a medium or large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar.
  5. Stir in the egg and vanilla.
  6. Add the flour and salt into the bowl and mix using spatula.
  7. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
  8. Transfer batter into tin and pop in the oven for a bake time of 30 minutes.
  9. Once golden brown, take the blondies out and allow them to cool completely.
  10. Cut brownies into nine squares and enjoy.

How To Make Brown Sugar

Should you be unable to find brown sugar in your country, be sure to check out my homemade brown sugar recipe.

.With just two ingredients, throwing together your own dark brown sugar is simple. I personally love to make my own basic ingredients as it means I never run out of building blocks for a great dessert.

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What Can I Add To Blondies?

I love the flavor of these best blondies so much that I don’t really think they need anything else. That being said, feel free to add your favorite nuts, like chopped walnuts, and toppings to take these blondies above and beyond.

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  • Full Batch Microwave Brownies
  • Mug Blondie

And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook!

Full (and printable) recipe below!

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Gemma's Best Ever Blondies Recipe

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My Best Ever Blondies recipe goes for the gold with indulgent butterscotch and chewy, brownie-like texture.

Author: Gemma Stafford

Servings: 9

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

My Best Ever Blondies recipe goes for the gold with indulgent butterscotch and chewy, brownie-like texture.

Author: Gemma Stafford

Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (8oz/225g) butter, melted
  • 2 cups (12oz/340g)brown sugar
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (10oz/284g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 11/2 cups (9oz/255g) white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line an 8 x 8 inch tin with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Melt the butter in the microwave for 25-30 seconds or in a pot on the stovetop.

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the melted butter and

    brown sugar.

  • Make sure that the mixture isn't hot, then stir in the egg and vanilla.

  • Using a spatula, mix in the flour and salt. Once the batter is evenly combined fold in the white chocolate chips.

  • Transfer the batter into your lined tin, and bake for roughly 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown, and the middle is just set. To achieve the perfect blondie on the inside you want to make sure you bake them for just the right amount of time and don't over bake them.

  • Allow the blondies to completely cool in the tin before removing them from the parchment paper and cutting.

  • Cut the blondies into 9 squares and enjoy warm preferably. Cover and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Laura

4 years ago

Mine came out oozy and raw despite the skewer being 100% clean. The flavour was nice but inedible due to being raw and oozy. I would say there is too much salt though – perhaps salted butter with no added salt or unsalted butter with added salt would be better. I followed this recipe exactly and I have absolutely no idea what happened.

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Sarah

3 years ago

These are absolutely delicious and are a firm family favourite.

I do have a question though, anyone know how many calories are in this please.

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grace

3 years ago

if anyone is thinking of making this, add 1 teaspoon baking powder and half teaspoon baking soda. without it, this recipe came out gooey and raw no matter how long I baked it because there are no levelling agents!

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Tessa

3 years ago

I made this for the first time yesterday and they turned out perfect!!! I didn’t use salted butter though and that worked perfectly for me! I also added half a cup of butterscotch chips and they were delectable! Thanks so much, Gemma for your easy to follow, delicious recipes!

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Sabrina

4 years ago

Although I’ve had sucess with other recipes on the site, unfortunately these didn’t work out for me. Even though I baked them for 45 minutes, they were still underbaked in the middle, even though the perimeter were nice and golden. They came out greasy and overly sweet. I’ll try to put them back in the oven to see if they can be salvaged, but if I ever make another attempt, I’ll definitely cut back the sugar by about half.

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Rachel

3 years ago

These are DELICIOUS. I use chunks of white chocolate because I can never find chocolate chips. They are soooo gooey and yummy in the middle. We had them with some raspberry sorbet and it was just amazing!

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Vee

2 years ago

I wish I’d read the reviews beforehand. I’m an experienced baker and followed the recipe exactly, used the right ingredients, and I have a fairly new high quality oven. They turned out completely uncooked even after an hour of baking, and I mean not just a little gooey in the middle like brownies and blondies sometimes are, but pretty much completely liquid aside from the edges. I don’t know how this worked for some people.

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Teresa Kenyon

3 years ago

Awesome recipe. I only used 1.5c of sugar, but was a bit concerned about the vanilla extract. Your recipe calls for 1 tablespoon, but I notice in your video you only used 1 tsp. Anyhoo, it turned out perfectly. I have a fan forced oven and put the temperature at 165°c and baked for 30 minutes.

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Laura

3 years ago

These were incredible! First time I’ve ever made any type of brownie from scratch. Great recipe, I used unsalted butter and they tasted great! Middle pieces were a little oozy when still warm but after cooling down to room temperature they were perfect!
Will definitely make again!

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Brenda Toso-Fortey

3 years ago

I never had heard of these I just love them! So yummy good change from brownies!

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FAQs

Why are my blondies not gooey? ›

Why are my blondies not gooey? If they're not gooey, they were over-baked. Remember that we're letting them cool in the pan completely, so they will continue to cook out of the oven. Remove them from the oven when moist crumbs are still clinging to a toothpick.

Why are my blondies gooey in the middle? ›

These blondies are meant to be a little gooey and soft. You can remove them from the oven just before they look like they're completely done because the residual heat of the oven and the pan will continue to cook them. Also, be sure your oven is actually at the temperature it says it is.

What's the difference between brownies and blondies? ›

Blondies use vanilla extract and brown sugar instead of cocoa powder to get their flavor, while brownies use chocolate and cocoa. Plus, brownies usually include white sugar instead of brown sugar. So, now that you know the differences between brownies and blondies, it's time to try your hand at your own brownie recipe.

Why don't brownies need baking soda? ›

Many brownie recipes don't contain baking powder or baking soda; these recipes tend to be for the dense, sometimes chewy, kind. Cakelike brownies usually contain a leavening agent, which helps give them their fluffy texture. The technique you use also makes a difference in the texture of the final product.

How do you keep blondies moist? ›

Granulated sugar - simple fine white granulated sugar keeps these brownies moist. If you reduce the sugar they will not be as fudgy.

How do you know when a blondie is done? ›

Check if the blondies are cooked by giving the tin a gentle shake, they should be mostly set but a little bit of a wobble in the centre is fine. Cool completely in the tin – the blondies will sink in the middle as they cool, just like brownies.

Can you eat undercooked blondies? ›

In the UK, eggs with the Red Lion seal of approval are safe to eat raw or undercooked. So you can slightly undercook blondies and brownies if you prefer a fudgier texture. However, if you don't cook them enough, you just have a tray of uncooked batter.

Why are my blondies falling apart? ›

Blondies are supposed to be fudgy, gooey, and chewy in the middle. However, they shouldn't be falling apart. If your blondies are coming apart in your hands, it's likely for one of three reasons: You didn't aerate the eggs enough.

Why aren t my blondies cooking in the middle? ›

Why are my blondies raw in the middle? - Quora. They might be undercooked, or cooked in too hot an oven. If the oven is too hot, the outside will cook nicely, but, the heat won't get a chance to cook the inside of your baking.

What is a Greyston blondie? ›

140 Cal. This blondie tastes like it just came out of the oven, thanks to the super soft, almost-gooey inside. Handcrafted by Greyston Bakery—a social justice enterprise and B Corp that prioritizes inclusive hiring—for CAVA. Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Eggs.

What are Katharine Hepburn brownies? ›

The brownies are made with unsweetened chocolate, which is also known as baking, plain or bitter chocolate. It is chocolate in its rawest form and this means that unsweetened chocolate is just ground cocoa nibs that have been refined and contain between 50-55% cocoa butter (cacao fat).

What did blondies used to be called? ›

The first recipe for blondies ever was published in 1896 by Fannie Farmer. She was a pioneer of modern American cookery. Interestingly they were called “brownies” when the recipe first came out but it contained vanilla and molasses instead of cocoa. which gave the blondies their golden color.

Why aren't my brownies gooey? ›

If your brownies are turning out dry, it's for one of two reasons - either you've overcooked the brownies or there is too much flour in your recipe. Overcooked brownies? You can tell the difference using the edges; if they are a little burnt-looking and very dry, it's likely that the brownies are overcooked.

How do you soften hard blondies? ›

Cover them with damp paper towels. Fold the paper towels over the brownies. Microwave on medium for about 15 seconds. Check the brownies' texture and repeat in five-second increments until they reach the desired softness.

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