If you’re craving a dessert that’s rich, chewy and buttery, look no further than this Easy Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies recipe. These blondies are the perfect balance of chewy texture and sweet, warm caramel-like flavor, studded with dark and white chocolate chips. Whether you’re a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is simple to whip up and guaranteed to impress the masses!
This blondies recipe stands out because it’s foolproof and delivers consistent results. The melted butter and brown sugar combo creates a rich flavor, while the 2 different types of chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness in every bite. Plus, it’s a one-bowl recipe, meaning less cleanup and more time to enjoy your dessert with loved ones!
Why You’ll Love These Blondies
Blondies are like the cousin of brownies, but with warm vanilla and brown sugar flavors that make them irresistible. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Take them to your next potluck or party and watch them disappear!
- Quick and Easy: Ready in under 45 minutes and prepared in one bowl.
- Chewy Perfection: The combination of melted butter and brown sugar creates that signature chewy texture.
- Versatile: Swap out with your favorite types of chocolate chips; from extra dark, caramel, peanut butter to butterscotch chips.
- Kid-Friendly: A great recipe to make with little helpers in the kitchen.
Tips for the Best Blondies Every Time
- Use Room-Temperature Eggs: This helps the batter emulsify, creating a smoother texture.
- Don’t Skip the Brown Sugar: It’s the secret to that caramel-like flavor and chewy consistency. White sugar will NOT give you the same result.
- Bake to Perfection: for the perfect texture every time without over-baking, remove the pan once the center reads 205-210 F max.
- Customize Your Blondies: Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty twist.
- Storage: Store your chocolate chip blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. They also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these easy chocolate chip blondies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat, or pair them with a glass of cold milk for a classic combo. This recipe is perfect for potlucks, a dessert bar, bake sales, or just a cozy night in.
This easy chewy chocolate chip blondies recipe is your go-to for a quick, delicious dessert that everyone will love. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch of the best blondies in no time. Whether you’re a blondie newbie or a longtime fan, this recipe will become a staple in your baking repertoire. Try these today and savor the chewy, chocolate chip warm goodness! Let me know how they turn out for you below in the comments.
Happy Baking!
The Best Easy Chewy Chocolate Chip Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Use light brown sugar if you want them lighter in color)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (If no vanilla paste, extract is fine)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (130 grams or 4.6 oz.,-double this amount if doubling the recipe)
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet or dark with white chips) (Divided)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
- Line an 8 x 8 inch aluminum metal pan with parchment paper, up 2 opposite sides of the pan. (Do not use a glass pan here)
- Melt butter completely in a glass microwave safe mixing bowl. (Or melt in a pan if you prefer.)½ cup Unsalted Butter
- Once it's melted add the brown sugar to the butter and stir until fully dissolved and smooth.1 cup Brown Sugar
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then add the vanilla paste, whole egg and yolk.1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Fold in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and about ½ cup chocolate chips. Mix just until you do not see any dry flour.½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 cup all-purpose flour (130 grams or 4.6 oz.,-double this amount if doubling the recipe), ¾ cup chocolate chips (mix of semi-sweet or dark with white chips)
- Transfer blondie batter to prepared baking dish and disperse evenly in pan. Top with remaining 1/4 chocolate chips.
- Bake on the center rack, in the middle for 25-28 minutes. (DO NOT OVERBAKE! Everyone's oven is a little different. Stop baking once sides start pulling away from sides, edges a little brown and center is not too jiggly. Toothpick can come out wet and crumbly but not raw. It will continue to bake in the pan to finish.)
- After removing pan from the oven, set on a cooling rack and allow to set up for at least 20 minutes before cutting. Cut into 16 small 2" squares.
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