Description
This classic Blondies recipe delivers rich, buttery bars loaded with chunks of chocolate, boasting a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward steps, these blondies make an ideal treat for any occasion, featuring optional hints of coffee to deepen the flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 eggs + 1 yolk (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 dash of instant coffee (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped chocolate bars (with or without caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the blondies.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease an 8×8-inch metal baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk together for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth, creamy paste.
- Add Eggs and Yolks: Crack in the two eggs and one yolk at room temperature. Whisk until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Incorporate Flavorings and Flour: Gently whisk in the vanilla extract, salt, flour, and the optional instant coffee if using. Be careful not to overmix—stop whisking once the dry ingredients are just combined to keep the blondies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Stir in the chopped chocolate bars evenly throughout the batter for rich pockets of chocolate in every bite.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes. The blondies should be set around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Cool Completely: Remove the blondies from the oven and allow them to cool fully in the pan before cutting into squares to preserve their texture.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs helps create a smoother batter and better texture.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid tough blondies.
- Add instant coffee as an optional ingredient to enhance the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- Chopped chocolate bars can be substituted with chocolate chips or chunks as desired.
- Cooling completely before cutting helps the blondies set and prevents them from crumbling.
