Blondies

Blondies are like a brownie without the chocolate: Sweet, golden, and buttery, these easy bars are made with just 6 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Adjust oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with a foil sling and coat with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt together. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar. Heat, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook about 1 minute longer; the mixture should bubble but not boil. Cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • To the cooled mixture, add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until the center is springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few crumbs attached, about 25 to 35 minutes. Do not over bake.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Remove from pan using foil sling and cut into 16 squares. 

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Notes

  1. Yield: This recipe makes 16 (2-inch x 2-inch) bars.
  2. Storage: Once cool, store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  3. Freezing: To freeze, wrap the cut-up Blondies tightly in plastic wrap, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature.
  4. Don't over-bake. Above all, a homemade Blondie should be soft and chewy. They'll continue to firm up as they cool in the baking pan.
  5. White chocolate: For bites of extra sweetness, stir 1/2 cup white chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 12" x 2" barCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 271IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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