Blondies
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This blondie recipe checks all the boxes: chewy, buttery, loaded with chocolate chips—and it all comes together in one bowl.
Part cookie, part brownie—what’s not to love about a good blondie? Best of all, they’re ridiculously easy to make. They’re even easier than chocolate chip cookies (no need to chill the dough or roll it into balls) and simpler than my go-to brownie recipe since there’s no chocolate to melt.
This blondie recipe, packed with chocolate chips and pecans, is my all-time favorite. You’ll notice it doesn’t call for baking soda or baking powder—that’s intentional. Blondies are meant to be dense and fudgy, not cakey, so they don’t rise much. (And yes, the nuts are optional. My kids claim I ruin everything with nuts, but I think they add just the right crunch.)
These chocolate chip blondies are perfect for entertaining a group any time of year. Serve them up for cookouts, football-watching parties, or simply as a treat for the family. Pair them with other bar cookies, like lemon bars or brookies, for your next get together.
“These are out of this world! Don’t even search for another cookie/bar recipe.”
Blondie Ingredients
- Melted Butter: Provides a rich, creamy base for the batter. Melted butter creates a denser, chewier blondie. You can also use browned butter for a nuttier flavor or swap it for coconut oil or non-dairy butter alternative if you need to make this without any dairy.
- Brown Sugar & Granulated Sugar: Brown sugar adds moisture and a deep, caramel-like flavor, while granulated sugar sweetens and gives the blondies crisp edges and soft center. (Be sure to pack the brown sugar tightly.)
- Egg & Vanilla Extract: The egg binds everything together, while vanilla adds warm, aromatic flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure for the blondies. For the most accurate measurement, use the spoon-and-level method: spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge—don’t scoop directly from the bag, which can pack in too much flour.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips & Chopped Pecans: These mix-ins add texture and flavor—melty chocolate in every bite and a subtle crunch from the pecans.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
How to Make Blondies
Grab all your ingredients, line your 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, and preheat your oven to 350°F to make this easy blondie recipe.
Step 1: Mix the butter and sugars. Combine the melted butter and both sugars in a large bowl. Beat together until well combined, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add the egg and vanilla. Beat the egg and vanilla into the sugar and butter mixture until fully incorporated and the mixture looks cohesive.
Step 3: Mix in the dry ingredients. Add the flour and salt and beat on low speed until just combined.
Step 4: Add the chocolate chips and nuts. Stir them into the batter until evenly distributed. If you’re skipping the nuts, feel free to add a few extra chips instead.
Step 5: Transfer the batter to the pan. Transfer the batter to the pan and spread it into an even layer. It’s a thick batter, so take your time nudging it into the corners and a spatula works best for this process!
Step 6: Into the oven it goes. Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely before lifting out and slicing.
Step 7: Slice the bars. Using the parchment overhang, lift the blondie brownies from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Cut into 16 squares and serve warm or room temperature. The bars will keep nicely for a few days stored in an airtight container at room temperature; freeze for longer storage.
Pro Tips And blondie Variations
- Swap the mix-ins: These blonde brownies are so versatile! Swap all or half the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips, change the nuts or leave them out, or even add some dried cranberries. Just keep the amount of mix-ins you add to 1¼ cups.
- Do not overbake: You want your blondies to have that fudgy, dense texture similar to brownies. The edges should be golden and the top set, though they may look a bit soft still in the middle. The blondie bars will continue to set as they cool down.
- Line your pan with parchment paper: It makes removing the blondies a breeze and ensures cleaner slices. Be sure to leave an overhang on two sides so you can lift the whole slab out of the pan once cooled.
- Want to double the recipe? This blondie recipe works great doubled and baked in a 9 x 13 pan.
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Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with an 8 x 11-inch (20 x 28-cm) piece of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch (5-cm) overhang on two sides. You'll have to create seams in the corners and along the edges of the pan to get it to stay put (you can always add a few dots of butter underneath if necessary).
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. On low speed, mix in the flour and salt until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool. Using the parchment overhang, lift the blondie "cake" from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board; cut into 16 squares. Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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Hi. A question before I bake these: we aren’t fans of TOO much chocolate but like some. If I cut the chocolate chips back to 1/2 c. and keep pecans at 1/2 c. will it still be enough? Some people in the reviews mentioned “gooey” as a good thing for the chocolate and that just might be what we wouldn’t like. ??
Sure, Jane, that would be fine. Hope you enjoy them!
What can I add (or take away)to make them MORE cakey? I always add extra yolk OR extra whole egg to brownie batter for cake like texture.
Hi Teresa, these Blondies are more dense and fudgy then they are cakey. If you’re looking for something that’s cakier, I’d suggest a different Blondie recipe. I think that you need to adapt this recipe too much to get the texture that you’re looking for – sorry!
This is the best Blondie I’ve ever eaten. I didn’t use chocolate chips, just pecans. Loved it!!!
Excellent. Gone in Minutes. Didnt even cool down
Loved them warm!
These are basically chocolate chip cookie brownies.. and I LOVE IT. My boyfriend and kids now request them almost weekly! The Pan never lasts a day because they’re best warm. It’s quickly become our favorite dessert. Thank you!
Ps, a warm square of this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is literal heaven.
Oh dear, these were lovely! Soft on the inside with a hard crust on outside. Used semi sweet chips to offset sweetness. Also doubled the recipe in a 13×9 pan and turned out perfectly. I found I didn’t have to spray the pan or parchment paper. They were quickly gobbled!
I made these yesterday but used caramel chips instead of chocolate because that’s all I had. This was the best blondies recipe I have tried, by far. Ones I’ve tried in the past were either too dry or much to sweet. These are perfect. My search for the perfect blondies recipe is officially over! 🙂
I was really excited about these blondie bars because the reviews were so great. I followed the directions to a t and my bars came out a greasy mess. I even went back over the ingredients several times thinking maybe i added too much butter or too little flour. These are so incredibly greasy it’s like eating a stick of butter. Honestly I am really angry about this.
I’m so sorry these did not turn out for you, Jessica! They are meant to be a little wet in the center, like brownies, but they should not be greasy at all. Could you email me a photo at jennifer@onceuponachef.com so I can see what you mean and help troubleshoot?
Jessica, Did it ever occur to you that you did something wrong that maybe you’re not aware of? Maybe your oven isn’t calibrated? I mean 90 cooks made these and they turn out perfectly, and you make them and they’re greasy? So much so that you’re ANGRY? Anyway, great recipe!
The first time I made these they were so good I loved the texture. Today I made them again and they’re super oily because I added pecans. I want to try using only 1/4 cup of pecans; I’m hoping that will reduce the greasiness. Jessica you should try these without pecans I’m sure you’ll love them.
Have made these several times now. I slightly undercook and they come out great every time. Worth it to use parchment as they come out looking just like the photo- so yummy. A keeper!
Made these for a group of discerning “tasters” — basically gave one piece to 16 different people and every single person raved. One neat/helpful comment: “I really enjoyed the subtle sweetness, texture, firmness, and perfect blend of chocolate and pecan flavors. Oftentimes, I find these types of bars to be disproportionately sweet–certainly not the case with yours.” Seems to be the perfect blend of cookie and brownie into one delicious dessert experience–much, much better than just the Tollhouse in a pan type of thing. Followed the directions exactly–cooked in 9×9 metal pan for 23 minutes. Will make this recipe time and time again and am thrilled to have it as a go-to. Thank you for more perfection, Jenn!
Absolutely to die for blondies! Love them! Easy, decadent and delicious! I needed to omit the nuts (one of my kids has nut allergies) and one time I added a few handfuls of caramel chips-Really good!
I haven’t met one of your recipes that wasn’t fantastic–I always go to your site first to see if you have what I need.