Chewy, Chunky Blondies
These chewy, chunky blondies are filled to the brim with add-ins like chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, walnuts and coconut. They’re the perfect bar cookie for someone who loves lots of “stuff” in their desserts!
Ahh blondies. They may represent the one instance in life when blondes get overlooked for a brunette. Brownies are by far the more popular of the two, but blondies have made quite a name for themselves recently, and with all sorts of varieties cropping up, they allow for infinite creative experiments. These chewy, chunky blondies were only the third blondie recipe I had EVER made wayyyyy back seven years ago (after experimenting with coconut chocolate chunk blondies and snickerdoodle blondies), and they officially cemented my spot in the blondie fan club.
The combination of brown sugar and butter create a velvety butterscotch flavor that is slightly sweet, rich, and a perfect canvas on which to lay your favorite combination of flavors and ingredients. In this case, we’re layering on TONS of flavors and ingredients, and they are absolutely sublime.
One of the things I love most about brownies is how simple they are to throw together and the minimal amount of equipment and time needed. Although most blondie recipes I have come across do require you to beat the butter and sugar with a mixer, it’s just as easy as regular cookie dough, and in fact, even easier because there’s no shaping or dropping needed – you just spread the dough right into the pan and pop it into the oven.
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I love this combination of semisweet chocolate, butterscotch, walnuts and coconut, but you could substitute any of your favorites… white chocolate, peanut butter chips, toffee pieces, etc. I do love the addition of the nuts in this recipe – they add a bit of crunchy texture and break up the sweetness. Again, use your favorite – pecans, almonds, peanuts, etc. I can’t wait to see the variations that you come up with!
Q: Do you have a favorite blondie recipe?
One year ago: Nectarine and Honey Slab Pie
Four years ago: Blueberry Buttermilk Sherbet
Five years ago: Blackberry Gin Fizz Float
Chewy, Chunky Blondies
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1½ cups (330 g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (180 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 g) butterscotch chips
- 1 cup (117 g) coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup (90 g) sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- With a stand or hand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat for another 3 minutes, until well incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until fully incorporated after each addition, then beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture, mixing just until they disappear into the batter. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the chips, nuts and coconut. Scrape the batter into the buttered pan and use the spatula to even the top as best as you can.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the blondies comes out clean. The blondies should pull away from the sides of the pan a little and the top should be a nice honey brown. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool completely. Cut into bars; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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This recipe was originally published on August 18, 2010.
Ha ha! Cinnamon, I agree. I won’t bake with it unless its autumn! The blondies look amazing!
I think I could eat this whole pan! I don’t think I have ever baked with butterscotch before, looks like this will be the first!
These look delicious. LOVE Blondies. Must make these STAT!
I’ve yet to meet a blondie that I didn’t like, but I love ones with a combo of chocolate and butterscotch chips. Also, a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top never hurts either.
I like any kind of brownie as long as it doesn’t have any chocolate in it. I’m a brunette but in this case I’ll take a blonde any day. That does look amazing; very chewy and gooey. Yum.
Another home-run! My mouth is watering!
Ooh… Love all of the “extras” in those brownies… chocolate, butterscotch, walnuts, and coconut? Yum!
These look heavenly! Chocolate, coconut, butterscotch and walnuts-so many of my favorite foods combined into one dessert, so you can be sure I’ll be trying this out very soon!
I don’t like coconut in anything but you make these look good!
Oh Jeez…kill me why don’t ya?? How am I supposed to stay on a diet looking at this stuff?? These look awesome.
Awesome looking blondies. Love all the add-ins!
I am one of those crazy people who likes blondies WAY better than brownies. My favorite are Bittman’s butterscotch blondies…but these are bound to rival those. I made your snickerdoodle blondies and thought they were FANTASTIC.
I think my favorite might be this one!
Yum! I think you are the queen of brownies and blondies. These are a must-try!
Please sign me up for the Blondies Fan Club! I love blondies , I love a old recipe I found years ago for the good old traditional blondies with lots of butter,brown sugar,lot of coconut,and tons of pecans! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
I totally love blondies, and your mini cake stand. I have the same one, even has the same ribbon.
I don’t bake that often, but I do think these are something I could make this weekend!
I’m a member of the blondie fan club, too!! In fact, I’m a member of the brownie and blondie fan clubs… maybe I have a problem lol
These looks so good. I love how thick and chunky they look!
These are my favorite!! Love them. I even made them for our wedding-for the cookie/candy dessert station!
Chewy, gooey brownies how could you go wrong! Your brownie recipes are the best and give me lots of inspiration to start baking. Thanks for sharing!
These look great! Awesome pictures!
Gorgeous and boy do these look incredible!!
These look so yummy! I never liked blondies much until I worked at Starbucks and they sold a piece of heaven called the “Cranberry Bliss Bar”… I’ve been meaning to try and dupe that recipe for a while. You’ve reminded me to get my butt in the kitchen and figure it out!
I adore blondies. My first taste was at an art movie theatre in Cambridge, MA in the 80’s. Afterfinding them there, I was fascinated but I couldn’t find them anywhere else. I have only tried to make them in the past. They were good but not as good as I remembered. I will try this one soon and see if they match my memories.
i love blondies, possibly even more than brownies. ack! these look amazing!
Wow, they look great. I love blondies, especially Snickerdoodle blondies :)
Katie xox
looks absolutely delicious!
have a nice time!
Paula
You know? I’ve never made blondies! I was looking for a recipe with that something more and I think now I found it! I will have to try this
I’m of the thought that blondies really need something extra in them, like chocolate chips or nuts. The “add-ins” in these look yummy!