Nutrition Details
12 servings
15 minutes
25minutes
220
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins (+ cooling) | Serves: 12
Imagine a pan of golden-brown blonde brownies, their edges crackling with caramelized sugar while the center stays dense and chewy, studded with melty chocolate chips and toasted walnuts. The aroma alone-rich brown sugar, browned butter, and vanilla-is a warm hug from the oven, promising a bite that’s equal parts nostalgic and irresistible. Each square offers a symphony of textures: the crisp, buttery crust giving way to a fudgy interior, the crunch of walnuts contrasting with pockets of molten chocolate.
Key Elements
- Brown Sugar Charm: Melted butter and brown sugar create a caramel-like chewiness, while vanilla adds warmth.
- Nutty Crunch: Toasted walnuts (folded into the batter) add earthy depth and a satisfying bite.
- Chocolate Surprise: Chocolate chips pressed into the surface melt into gooey pools, balancing the brownie’s buttery sweetness.
- Baking Precision: A 350°F oven ensures edges pull away cleanly while the center stays tender. A toothpick test with a few crumbs guarantees perfect doneness.
Serving Suggestions
- Warm Indulgence: Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel.
- Elevated Simplicity: Dust with powdered sugar or flaky sea salt for a minimalist finish.
- Pairing Perfection: Enjoy with cold milk, spiced chai, or a shot of espresso.
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Pantry-Friendly: Uses staples like flour, brown sugar, and butter—no fuss.
✅ Texture Heaven: Chewy edges, fudgy centers, and crunchy walnuts.
✅ Customizable: Swap nuts, chocolate, or add caramel swirls.
✅ Quick & Crowd-Pleasing: Ready in 40 mins—ideal for cravings or parties.
This isn’t just a dessert-it’s a textural masterpiece, a buttery, nutty canvas where simplicity meets indulgence. Bake a batch, slice into squares, and watch them disappear faster than you can say “blondie brownie.” Perfect for sharing (or not!). 🍴✨
Chewy Blondie Brownies: Buttery, Nutty & Studded with Chocolate Chips 🧈🍫
Course: Cookies u0026amp; Bars12
servings15
minutes25
minutes220
kcalButtery brown sugar blondie brownies with toasted walnuts and melty chocolate chips
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp baking soda
- Add-Ins
½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Wet Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, sift together sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Stir in chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Let cool slightly (to avoid scrambling the egg). Stir in beaten egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Fold & Spread
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined (overmixing = tough brownies!). Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top, gently pressing them into the batter.
- Bake to Golden Perfection
- Bake 20–25 minutes until the edges pull away from the pan and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (a few crumbs are okay—they’ll set as they cool!).
- Cool & Slice
- Let cool in the pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cut into squares once fully cooled.
Notes
- Pro Tips
Nut-Free: Skip walnuts or swap with toasted coconut or pretzel pieces for crunch.
Chocolate Swap: Use white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or a mix!
Gooey Center: Underbake by 2–3 minutes for fudgier blondies.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
These blondies are rich, caramel-kissed, and loaded with texture—perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or a cozy afternoon treat. ☕✨
