Chewy Chunky Blondies
Chewy Chunky Blondies are a loaded cookie bar dessert with chunks of chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits. A rich and delicious treat that is totally irresistible.
Servings: 24
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 ounces baking chocolate coarsely chopped ( I used German Chocolate)
- 8 ounce package toffee bits
- 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Add softened butter and brown sugar to a mixer bowl.
- Beat until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mix until well combined.
- Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
- Coarsely chop the chocolate and the walnuts.
- Add chocolate, walnuts and toffee bits to the cookie dough.
- Fold in until well combined or beat at low speed with the mixer.
- Butter a 9 x 13 -inch baking dish.
- Spread blondie batter evenly into the baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack to room temperature before slicing.
- Cut into bars and serve immediately. Top with ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Notes
Store in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap at room temperature up to 5 days. Freeze in a single layer in a freezer bag up to 3 months.
Variations: White chocolate, sweetened flake coconut, dates or chopped candy bars make great additions.
How to Toast Walnuts: Preheat oven to 400°. Place walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven and turn the oven off. Leave walnuts in the oven until oven cools to room temperature. Store toasted walnuts in an airtight container up to 1-2 weeks, refrigerate or freeze for months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 185mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g