Description
These Chewy Christmas Blondies are a festive twist on the classic blondie bar, featuring browned butter, M&M’s, and chocolate chips for a rich, chewy texture with a delightful holiday flair. Topped with flaked salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty, they make an irresistible treat for the season.
Ingredients
Scale
Blondie Batter
- ½ cup (113.5 g) salted butter, browned and cooled
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (118.29 g) M&M’s (heaping ½ cup)
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips
Topping
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Browning the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup of salted butter. Continue cooking past the boiling point, stirring frequently, until the butter foams and then turns a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Once browned, pour into a bowl and allow to cool.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cooled browned butter and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the cornstarch, salt, and all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the blondies tender.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the M&M’s and chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, reserving a few for topping.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread and smooth the surface evenly. Sprinkle the reserved M&M’s and flaked salt evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, or until the edges turn light golden brown. The center should still be slightly soft to ensure chewiness.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 pieces. This allows them to set for the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Add ¼ cup of red and green sprinkles to the batter for extra holiday fun and festive color.
- Do not overbake; blondies will continue to firm up as they cool to achieve the chewy consistency.
- For best results, weigh ingredients using grams, especially flour, to ensure accurate measurements. If using cups, spoon flour lightly to keep it airy rather than packed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 2-inch square)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
