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Smitten Kitchen’s Blondies

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Smitten Kitchen’s Blondies are chewy, buttery dessert bars made with brown sugar and customizable mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. They come together in one bowl with no mixer required, making them a quick and versatile treat.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 to 1 cup optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, white chocolate, nuts, M&Ms, butterscotch chips, etc.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in your chosen mix-ins.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to maintain a chewy texture.Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chopped candy, nuts, or swirls of spreads.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.Blondies freeze well for up to 3 months.Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, more molasses-like flavor.

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