Imagine a cross between brownies and chocolate chip cookies. Using basic ingredients in any kitchen and a recipe that’s easy enough for kids to make, Chocolate Chip Blondies make the perfect afternoon snack to enjoy and then share with others.
School was out recently…again. So, what do you do with the kids? Make a treat, of course (and try not to pull out your hair as a work-at-home mom)! My son had the idea to make Blondies, so we researched, created our own recipe, and tested these. They turned out great! Only 10 minutes to mix up and 25 minutes in the oven.
What Is a Blondie?
You may be asking, “what is a blondie anyway?” While Wikipedia gives a deep dive answer, I’d simply say: Imagine if a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie made a baby. You’d end up with this special little bundle of joy. A cake-like, chocolate chip cookie bar might be another way to think of this dessert.
Ingredients in Chocolate Chip Blondies
The ingredients in these blondies are quite simple. In fact, you may have them all on hand like I did.
- Unbleached all-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter (Or if you use salted, then cut back on salt in the recipe.)
- Light brown sugar
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Semisweet chocolate chips
How to Make Chocolate Chip Blondies
Like I said, this dessert is super easy to whip up! See the recipe below for all details, but here are the basics…
Step 1: Preheat the oven and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
Step 4: Using a spatula, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Gently stir and fold just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Step 5: Spread batter evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Bake on the center oven rack for 22-25 minutes.
Step 6: Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Can You Freeze Blondies?
Yes, you can freeze blondies. After they cool completely, slice into squares. Wrap each square tightly in a plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. When you have a hankering for a blondie, remove one, unwrap, and let it thaw on the counter or warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
More Desserts You’ll Love
If you like this easy treat, give a few of these a try:
After enjoying a piece of Chocolate Chip Blondies ourselves, my son cut up a few pieces and delivered them to the neighbor. Occasionally I remember to look for opportunities (wish it was more, to be honest!), no matter how small, to help cultivate grateful and generous hearts in my kids.
I hope you can enjoy this tasty treat right out of the oven and/or deliver some to a friend soon, too.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
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Yield: 12 squares
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Category: Dessert
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Method: Baked
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Cuisine: American
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Imagine a cross between brownies and chocolate chip cookies. With basic ingredients in any pantry and a recipe that’s easy enough for kids to make, Chocolate Chip Blondies make the perfect afternoon snack to enjoy and then share with others.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- Using a spatula, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Gently stir and fold just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Bake on the center oven rack for 22-25 minutes.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve.
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