Go Back
Judy John

Simple Blondies Recipe

These simple blondies bake with chewy texture, buttery flavor, and rich brown sugar sweetness. They make easy homemade desserts perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or cozy family treats.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blondie Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Square Baking Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar together until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined and silky.
  4. Fold flour and salt gently into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
  5. Stir chocolate chips evenly through the batter for sweet buttery bites.
  6. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes until edges look golden while the center stays slightly soft.
  8. Cool blondies completely before slicing for cleaner bars and chewy texture.

Notes

For chewier blondies, remove them while the center still looks slightly soft. Bake longer for firmer texture. Freeze sliced blondies tightly wrapped for quick desserts later. Chill blondies briefly before cutting cleaner squares. Add pecans, caramel bits, or white chocolate chips for flavor changes. Store blondies covered for up to five days.