Blonde Brownies - Cooking With Karli (2024)

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Blonde Brownies, AKA Blondies are a simple, easy rich dessert recipe. Similar to the classic chocolate brownies, Blondies are flavored vanilla instead of chocolate. Add in Chocolate chips for a fun twist, serve with ice cream or leave plain! This is the best Blonde Brownie Recipe around!

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What is a Blondie?

You know the saying ‘Blondes have more fun’? Well, I’m definitely not saying I agree with that statement (I do have brown hair after all) but Blonde Brownies are one of my serious weaknesses. They might just have more fun.

Think brownie texture, but flavoredVANILLA instead of chocolate. Don’t get me wrong. I love chocolate. Love love love it! I mean, If I had a spread of Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Banana Bread, Chocolate No Bake Cookies that I could just go crazy on, I’d die a happy women.

But BLONDIES, these little things can pack a punch because you can toss anything into them and they will taste amazing. Chocolate chips (like I did when photographing for this post!), m&m’s, nuts, toffee bits, YOU NAME IT the Blondie can handle it. And if you are a huge peanut butter fan.. I have just the thing for you.. Peanut Butter Blondies!

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What do Blonde Brownies taste like?

Think texture of a brownie, taste similar to the base of a chocolate chip cookie.

I personally love to toss in some chocolate chips and then top with a scoop of ice-cream. That is real deliciousness right there.

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Blonde Brownies Recipe Ingredients

  • Butter – I always use salted butter because that is what I keep on hand. If you only have unsalted, add an extra pinch of salt to the recipe.
  • Brown Sugar – this is an all brown sugar blondie recipe, the brown sugar helps keep everything soft and chewy.
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla – use your favorite brand of vanilla extract. If you are an almond extract fan, feel free to substitute almond extract here.
  • Salt
  • Baking Powder – Baking powder will help the mixture rise just slightly and give it a soft texture.
  • Flour – all purpose flour is all that we will need for this recipe.
  • Add Ins – like chocolate chips, m&m’s, peanut butter chips. These are optional but always a good idea in my opinion.

How to make Blonde Brownies

  1. The first step is to cream together melted butter (mostly melted works great too.) and brown sugar.
  2. Once the butter, brown sugar are completely incorporated, add in some eggs and vanilla.
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  1. Mix well and then add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly. I like to use my electric hand mixer. While this can be done by hand, the mixer makes this so quick and easy.
  2. This is the time to fold in any add-ins, if you’d like. Here is a list of some of my favs:
  • chocolate chips
  • coconut
  • walnuts
  • butterscotch chips
  • m&m’s
  • toffee
  • caramel chunks
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This time, I added some chocolate chips.

  1. Cover a 9×13 pan with tin foil and then spray the tinfoil with non-stick spray.
  2. Pour the blondie batter into the foil lined pan. Carefully spread the batter to cover the bottom of the pan.
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  1. Cook for 20-25 minutes at 350° or until golden brown. Do not over bake!!
  2. Let cool completely at room temperature before cutting. It is easiest to use the tinfoil to help pull the entire pan of blondies out and onto the counter. This makes cutting straight and even lines super easy! Sometimes I pop the blondies into the fridge for 15 or so minutes right before cutting to make things even easier.

If you would prefer to eat the blondies while warm (preferably with a scoop of ice cream!) That is just fine and dandy, too. Just know that the blondies will not cut and serve as nicely than if they had been cool.

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Blondie Brownie Variations

One good thing about finding a staple blonde brownie recipe (ahem, you just found it!) is that we are unlocking an endless amount of possibilities when it comes to brownie variations. Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • cinnamon and sugar on top
  • White chocolate chips and macadamia nuts
  • chocolate chips served warm with ice cream on top

Blonde Brownie Recipe Tips

My best tip for making blonde brownies is to not over complicate it! I always use my electric hand mixer and mix until things are just combined. Don’t over mix or they will be cake like and we don’t want that! We want brownie texture.

Storing Blondie Brownies

Store blonde brownies in and air tight container or zip top bag. they will store at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week or they will freeze for up to 3 months.

Do blondies have to be refrigerated?

No, blondies do not need to be refrigerated, however they will keep longer if you store them in the fridge.

Blondie Brownie Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between a brownie and a blondie?

A blondie is a vanilla version of a brownie. While brownies are chocolate flavored, blondies are vanilla flavored.

Are blondies supposed to be gooey?

They should be soft and chewy, but gooey means they are under baked.

Why do my blondies taste like cake?

If your blondies are cake like this probably means that too much air was mixed into the batter before baking.

Why are my blondies not setting?

If they don’t set, they haven’t cooked long enough. Bake for longer next time.

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Blondie Brownies

By: Karli Bitner

Blonde Brownies, AKA Blondies are a simple, easy rich dessert recipe. Similar to the classic chocolate brownies, Blondies are flavored vanilla instead of chocolate. Add in Chocolate chips for a fun twist, serve with ice cream or leave plain! This is the best Blonde Brownie Recipe around!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 9 x13 pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup Add-ins, like chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9×13 pan with tin foil, spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.

  • Combine the melted butter and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl.

  • Add in the eggs and vanilla. Mix well.

  • Add in the salt, baking powder, and flour. Mix until just combined.

  • Stir in any add-ins you'd like.

  • Pour the batter into the prepared 9×13 pan. Spread to cover the bottom of the pan.

  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until barely golden brown. DO NOT OVER BAKE.

  • Remove from the oven, cool completely. Pull the blondies out of the pan using the aluminum foil once completely cool. Slice and serve.

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FAQs

How to tell if blondies are done? ›

This depends on the desired texture. For a chewy, gooey-centered blondie, look for golden edges and a just-set center. It shouldn't jiggle but it may look a bit underdone and feel soft when you press it. That's perfect as the blondie will continue to cook in the pan after you take them out of the oven.

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 cakey?

Why are my blondies not cooked in the middle? ›

put some foil over top, lower your temperature to about 2 75 to 300, leave it in for about 20 minutes. That often can fix the problem.

What is the difference between a blondie and a brownie? ›

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.

How do you know when brownies are cooked enough? ›

To test for doneness with a toothpick, insert a toothpick into the center of the brownies and pull it back out. For fudgy brownies, you'll want to see some moist crumbs attached to the toothpick when you pull it back out. If it looks like it's covered in brownie batter, the brownies will need to bake a bit longer.

Why are my blonde brownies dry? ›

Do not over-bake the brownies. This recipe shouldn't take longer than 26 minutes to bake so make sure you check on them at 23 minutes. If over-baked, the blondie portion will be dry and crumbly instead of soft and tender.

Can you eat undercooked blondies? ›

So if your blondies are very wet, then they're most likely undercooked. 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.

Can I put undercooked brownies back in the oven? ›

Put the brownies back in the 300 degree oven and bake until a cooking thermometer reads 195 degrees, or about 30 more minutes. Finally, you'll cool the brownies for 30 minutes in the pan, then for 10 minutes on a cooling rack before slicing with a pizza cutter (my favorite tip) and serving.

Why are my brownies still runny in the middle? ›

If the brownies still look wet or aren't pulling away, they aren't done. Even fudgy brownies will pull from the edges once they've finished baking. You'll see that the edges look dry while the middle still looks soft or slightly wet. Chewy and cakey brownies will have dry edges with firmer-looking centers.

Why do blondies sink in the middle? ›

Over mixing the eggs: If you over mix the eggs, that can incorporate more air into the batter and cause them to sink. Underbaking the bars: Pulling the blondies out of the oven before the center has had time to bake through can also cause them to sink in the middle. Try baking them for a couple extra minutes next time!

Why are my brownies burnt on the edges raw in the middle? ›

If the middle is raw but the edges are burning, your oven is too hot. For a standard recipe, cooked in an 8 inch square tin, we'd look to cook the brownies low-and-slow - around 30 minutes at 160C.

How much wobble should a blondie have? ›

I always bake my blondies for exactly 25 minutes, until there is an ever so slight wobble in the middle of the tin. There is no point in doing the skewer test, as you want them to be a little be gooey when they are still warm!

Is a blondie meant to be gooey? ›

We want to make sure the blondies cook through completely but remain soft and gooey in the center. Avoid glass or ceramic pans as those materials take longer to heat up and cook. This often leads to the center being undercooked by the time the edges start to dry out. Learn more about Glass vs.

What is a royal brownie? ›

Royal brownies are sweet and full of cocoa, sugar, and applesauce. These brownies come out smooth and fudgy and you can add walnuts for some additional texture.

What are some facts about Blondie brownies? ›

Blondies are a type of dessert bar that is similar to brownies but with a different flavor. They are made with brown sugar instead of cocoa and are often baked in a pan, and then cut into squares or rectangles. Other ingredients such as walnuts or chips can be added to the mixture. Blondies are soft and chewy.

How do you know if brownies are underbaked? ›

SAVE baking tips and tricks! Place a toothpick into the brownie halfway between edge and center. A toothpick covered in brownie batter means a wet batter and will need to bake a bit longer. Moist crumbs on the toothpick means the middle of the pan is still gooey.

How do you visually tell when brownies are done? ›

If the brownies still look wet or aren't pulling away, they aren't done. Even fudgy brownies will pull from the edges once they've finished baking. You'll see that the edges look dry while the middle still looks soft or slightly wet. Chewy and cakey brownies will have dry edges with firmer-looking centers.

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