I’ve been making this recipe for Blonde Brownies for years. It is one of my husband’s favorites. Chewy and delicious, and great for potluck gatherings.
(Post modified on 2/2/23.)
These bar cookies have the perfect combinations. Sweet and Salty. Chewy Center and Crunchy Edges. Buttery. Chocolaty. With hints of Butterscotch. Delicious.
My favorite part of these cookies? It’s the edges. I always go for them first.
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These Blonde Brownies are quick and easy to put together. No waiting for batches of cookies to come out of the oven. Just mix them up and toss the pan in the oven for one baking. 30-35 minutes and they’re done!
Or maybe it’s just you and your hubby, and you want a little sweet for after dinner? Easy-peasy! This recipe is simple and easy to cut in half, by halving all the ingredients and using a square baking pan instead of an oblong cake pan.
Ingredients to Make Blonde Brownies
(See the full recipe at the bottom of this post.)
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- baking powder
- baking soda
- brown sugar
- butter, melted
- large eggs (2 of them)
- vanilla extract
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- chopped pecans
Instructions for Making This Recipe
Preheat oven to 350° F. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand.
Prepare your Ingredients
Using a nut chopper, chop the pecans. Set aside until ready to use. Place butter in a glass measuring cup and melt in microwave.
Prepare the Cookie Dough
In a small bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir in the large eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until all ingredients are incorporated.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture, just until combined. The batter will be thick.
Spread batter into an oblong cake pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle batter with the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Sometimes I use milk chocolate chips, but I prefer bittersweet or semi-sweet. Pecans are perfect, but you may also use English Walnuts. They just aren’t as flavorful.
Bake for 30-35 minutes in preheated oven until cookies are set in the center. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
This recipe will make 20 bars. Or halve the recipe for a simple 9 bars.
One word of warning. Milk. You must have plenty of milk in the refrigerator when you make these. Because you will want to serve them with a tall glass of ice cold milk!
Trust me. You’re going to love this recipe for Blonde Brownies. Make some for you and your family today!
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Blonde Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2/3 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Prepare your ingredients. Using a nut chopper, chop the pecans. Place butter in a glass measuring cup and heat in microwave until butter has melted.
- In a small bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir in large eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Gradually stir in flour mixture, just until combined. The batter will be thick.
- Spread batter into an oblong cake pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle batter with chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cookies are set in the center. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Makes 20.
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