If you're looking for an easy blondie recipe then I have one! This snack is definitely not for diet days but I promise you'll love them. Flavoured with brown sugar and packed with white chocolate chips, they are hard to resist!
What's not to love about blondies? Especially when it's such a simple recipe. I promise you that you'll be able to make this easy blondie recipe in less than an hour from start to finish! Now that is good if you like quick and easy bakes.
For years I was a big fan of homemade brownies. Well, that's never going to change but for a long time I didn't even know what blondies were. In fact, I don't think I'd heard of blondies until I began food blogging and saw them on other blogs. I had assumed that a blondie was just a white chocolate brownie. Well, it is sometimes described that way.
Why are blondies called blondies?
However, after a little research, it appears that blondies do not have to contain any chocolate at all. Instead they get their flavour from the brown sugar that is used to make them. As they look like brownies but are lighter in colour, they get the name blondies.
Well, blondies may not need to contain any chocolate, but most do and I decided that whatever recipe I used, white chocolate chips were a must. The recipe I used was adapted from Simply Recipes, which actually used butterscotch chips instead of chocolate chips.
A super sweet treat
Now, these blondies are not at all healthy. They are so super sweet and you really need to cut them into small pieces so they are just a small treat. They are perfect for those days when you don't mind a sugar overload or you have the will power to just eat a little piece!
I won't judge you if you want to indulge though. Everyone needs an indulgent treat at time. My husband loves these and finds it hard to stick at one! And my son would also eat way more than one if I let him too!
What ingredients do you need for blondies?
To make these blondies you'll need:
- Butter - I usually use unsalted but salted is fine too.
- Soft brown sugar - This is what really gives the blondies that gorgeous brown sugar flavour. You can't replace it with white caster sugar and still call them blondies!
- Vanilla -This is not strictly essential but I rarely make any cake and not add a little vanilla. It really helps with the flavour.
- Egg - I usually use large eggs.
- Plain flour - I usually stick with plain white flour
- Baking powder
- Bicarbonate of soda
- Salt - Just a little helps bring out the flavours.
- White chocolate chips
How do you make blondies?
These blondies are really simple to make. First melt the butter and then whisk it into the sugar and vanilla. You can use an electric whisk or hand whisk.
Make sure the butter mixture is not too hot and whisk the egg in. You don't want the egg to scramble in the butter!
Fold the flour, salt, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda in too. Finally fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the blondie batter into a 20cm square tin, lined with baking paper. Bake for 20 minutes at 200C
Can you adapt the recipe?
Yes of course, it's always possible to put your own spin on a recipe and this is no exception. Why not use a different kind of chocolate instead of white chocolate chips? You could use fudge or butterscotch chips instead too.
I use soft light brown sugar but for an even richer brown sugar flavour you could use soft dark brown sugar or even a mixture of each.
Instead of the vanilla, why not experiment with a different flavour? I haven't tried this but I think they'd be great with something like rum. If you try that let me know!
How to store these blondies?
You can keep these blondies for about 4 days in an airtight container at room temperature or a week in the fridge. They'll also freeze well for up to three months. Just wrap them up well and put them in an airtight container.
More of my family's favourite bakes
Here are some more indulgent recipes that my family love:
You might also like my deliciously fudgy chocolate brownies! Or these raspberry blondies?
Recipe
Easy Blondie Recipe
Ingredients
- 110 g butter
- 200 g soft brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 130 g plain flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- Pinch salt
- 100 g white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200c. Grease and line a square 20cm tin with baking parchment.
- Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan. Whisk in the sugar and vanilla.
- Beat the egg lightly and then whisk it into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Add the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and chocolate chips. Fold into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Pour in the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake in the oven at about 200c for 20 minutes.
Notes
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Donna
Oh these sound amazing! Somehow I have never tried blondies before, which makes no sense at all because they sound so good! Will have to try them out with the kids
Corina
SO pleased you like them. My kids loved them and they didn't last long at all!
Derek
I gotta try this out. Looks like it'd go great with a little ice cream on the side too!
Corina
Oh they are lovely with ice cream! We have tried some like that. Just to check it goes of course!
Aprl
Corina, these look amazing. I'm a big fan of brownies and blondies! I love that the ingredients are pantry staples! I must give this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
Corina
Thanks April! I've been making blondies and brownies for my family in the last couple of weeks as they love them so much!
Nicole
OMG! I LOVE blondies. I haven't made them in ages. I was not a chocolate lover as a kid, so I hated brownies. My mom made me these instead and they were amazing!
Corina
I can't imagine not liking chocolate!
Jeni
Goodness I love blondies but I don't think I have ever had one with white chocolate in it. I will have to try white chocolate. My Mom is a big fan of white chocolate 🙂
Corina
I think the white chocolate is perfect in them! I'm sure your mom would love them.
Constance
These look great! I am such a fan of making blondies and other bars as treats. Minimal time in the kitchen, but the family is just as happy as if I had made a laborious dessert.
Corina
Yes, my family are also just as happy with a bar as they are with something more time consuming. These days I definitely chose to make things that are quick too as I just don't have the time otherwise!
Azlin Bloor
These look absolutely amazing! I love just how moist and chewy they look! These would make such a great boredom buster for kids!
Corina
Oh yes, the kids love these and my husband does too! He's their biggest fan!
Danielle Cushing
I could eat a whole pan of these right now. YUM!
Corina
Thanks Danielle. I have to say they didn't last long!
Fred Nonterah
Corina, this is like heaven in the kitchen! I'm probably going to try this by this weekend. I'm so tempted, this would be great with a late night tea or a morning coffee.
Corina
They would indeed! My daughter and I remade these last weekend for father's day before my husband got up and he was very happy to get blondies for breakfast!
Melissa
Simple and with few ingredients means it will be the best dessert!! I love blondies so I will have to give these a try!
Corina
I hope you like them! They are my husband's absolute favourite blondie recipe. I like to eat just a small piece at a time as they are very very sweet.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
These look so chewy and tasty. I would love one with my afternoon latte. Perfect to take on picnics this summer too.
Corina
Definitely great for picnics! I took a few to school for afternoon snacks and if there were some left I'd be taking them on a picnic.
Marie-Pierre Breton
ON my cheat day from my eternal diet, I'll definitely try those little blondies! They look moist and fluffy, just like I need!
Corina
Oh, I'm on an eternal diet too but never quite manage to stick to it. Luckily I have 3 other people in the house who are so quick to eat my baking that I never actually manage to eat much myself!
andrea
my mouth is watering, these looks so moist and perfect for a mod afternoon snack when the sweet craving hits.
Corina
Oh yes, they are moist and definitely sweet!
Choc Chip Uru
Blondies cannot look more perfect - totally in love 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Corina
They taste so good too! I'm already getting asked to make them again.
Nicole, RD
I adddore blondies, these look wonderful!
Young Wifey
I've been seeing tons of blondie recipes recently and have been meaning to make some! I'm reading this before lunch and might not eat as healthy as I had planned...
Corina
Before lunch is never a good time to read about sweet things!
shuhan
my roommate makes sth very similar called butterscotch brownies and for longest time we just couldnt agree on the name because I insisted brownies had to be well, brown, i.e. chocolate. hah! now I can tell her I'm right and they should be blondies.
Corina
Glad I've helped you prove a point!
Katerina
Great looking blondies Corina! Internet has taught everyone so many things indeed!
Liz Berg (@ThatSkinnyChick)
I LOVE blondies...and blondies with white chocolate are even better! These are a must try 🙂
kitchen flavours
Lovely! Looks so good! Wish I could have a slice now! :o)
Fiona Maclean
Right. This needs to stop! Please could everyone stop posting fabulous baking things that make me want to cook and eat!
They do look lovely...
Tandy
Oh yummy! Another recipe I must try 🙂
Big Hungry Gnomes
I had also presumed that blondies were just the white chocolate cousin of the chocolate brownie so thanks for clearing that up for me. Your blondies look delicious. Did they have the same slightly gooey texture as a brownie?
Corina
Yes, very similar texture to brownies. Just the taste and colour is different.
tschuppibaking
they look beautiful!!!
Francesca
Your Blondies look lovely. How about trying a recipe with pineapple? It is meant to induce Labour. I ate loads when I was overdue and it seemed to do the trick - eventually. Good luck!
Corina
Thanks for the tip. I do have a pineapple in the flat but I've heard you need to eat about 5 for it to work!