Small Batch Blondies

four blondies stacked on top of each other on a brown plate

4.84 from 12 votes

These small batch blondies are rich, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. It's an easy recipe and the perfect dessert for one or two.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: blonde brownie, blonde brownies, blondie recipe, blondies, chocolate chip blondies, cookie bars, walnut blondies

Servings: blondies

Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

5-inch baking dish

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter -melted
½ cup brown sugar -packed
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly butter a 5x5-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; whisk until fully combined.
In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the wet mixture just until combined.
Fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25–28 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for 20 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then cut into 4 squares. Serve warm or let cool completely.

Notes

Cool the Butter: Let the melted butter cool slightly before mixing to prevent scrambling the egg.
Evenly Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir the flour, baking powder, and salt together first to evenly distribute the leavening.
Don’t Overmix: After adding the dry ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the blondies dense.

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