Treat yourself to these rich and gooey chocolate chunk blondies! They are the perfect occasional indulgence for when you want something extra special.
Chocolate Chunk Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups chopped walnuts optional
- 1¼ pounds semisweet chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350oF. Grease and flour an 8 x 12 x 2-inch baking pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the vanilla, then the eggs, one at a time, and mix well, scraping down the bowl. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt and with the mixer still on low, slowly add flour mixture to the butter mixture. Fold the walnuts (if using) and chocolate chunks in with a rubber spatula.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes exactly. Don’t overbake! A toothpick may not come out clean. Cool completely in the pan and cut into bars.
Notes
Credit: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten