PANTRY BLONDIES — These moist, chewy “blond brownies” are studded with chocolate chips, and made with ingredients you probably have on hand. It only takes about five minutes to whip up a batch, which makes these bars perfect for last minute party invites or late night sweet cravings.
Imagine a cross between a moist, chewy brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. That’s what these Pantry Blondies taste like!
You’re likely to always have the ingredients sitting in your pantry right now, hence the name.
The original recipe called for walnuts, but I replaced them with chocolate chips. If I wasn’t the only one around here who likes nuts, I’d probably use both!
Except pecans instead of walnuts, since I actually don’t like walnuts. But you get the idea! Feel free to add whatever kind of nuts and chocolate chips you like!
I have a fantastic brownie recipe that is mixed up in a similar fashion, stirring the sugar into the melted butter, etc. so I knew these blondies would be good the minute I read the recipe.
I almost always make a double batch, so there is a half a pan for me, and half for everyone else. Seriously. I can not eat just one.
And since these blondies are so easy to mix up and bake (I don’t even have to get out my stand mixer) they’re perfect for those times someone announces they’re supposed to bring a treat to school, youth group, a party, etc.
Of course, these bars are also perfect for someone with a sweet tooth like me, because I can whip up a batch without having to run to the store for any special ingredients.
This recipe is definitely a keeper. It’s one we make over and over again at my house. I hope you love these Pantry Blondies as much as we do!
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Here’s what you’ll need to make Pantry Blondies
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Chocolate chips
Pantry Blondies
These moist, chewy "blond brownies" are studded with chocolate chips, and made with ingredients you probably have on hand. It only takes about five minutes to whip up a batch, which makes these bars perfect for last minute party invites or late night sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat; remove from heat. Alternately, butter can be melted in a microwaveable bowl.
- Stir brown sugar into melted butter until it is dissolved. Quickly whisk in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Who Dished It Up First : This recipe was originally published in Mom’s Big Book of Baking, but I found it at Whipped.
Catherine
It seems everywhere I look someone’s making blondies these days!
This looks delicious! I want to grab one from my screen! Yummy!
Heidi
These look so good! I posted a snickerdoodle blondie recipe that was super good you should check out. Thanks for giving me another great blondie recipe to try!
Christy
these look just up my husband’s alley…. might just whip up a batch this afternoon.
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Anonymous
My husband hates blonde brownies, but he liked these. we thought we would cut down on the amount of chocolate chips next time, but other than that…great!
Chef Dennis
These look incredible..I have been looking for a blondie recipe!!
pandabox33
I’m baking these right now. It looks so good !
Dr. Laura @ WhoIsLaura.com
These were wonderful! I’m sharing them and linking back to you on Dr. Laura’s Tasty Tuesday this week!
Dr. Laura
Katie Ditter
Thumbs up on pantry blondes. Easy and tasty!
Caroline
Are your baking recipes adapted for high altitude baking? If so, I look forward to trying them.
Paula
This has been my go to dessert when I need one quick. I always have the ingredients in my pantry (perfect name) and I get loads of compliments when take them somewhere.
Talitha
I added one teaspoon of cinnamon for the Christmas feel, and it was delicious. (Though the original recipe is amazing by itself!)