Enjoy a freshly baked pan of soft, chewy blondies with rich butterscotch or creamy peanut butter flavor. These easy homemade blondies are golden, buttery, and perfect for dessert.
Few homemade desserts are as comforting as a freshly baked pan of blondies. With their golden edges, soft centers, and rich buttery flavor, blondies are an easy alternative to traditional brownies.
You can make these delicious treats with classic butterscotch flavor or add creamy peanut butter for an extra-rich twist. Both versions are simple to prepare and require basic pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
For Peanut Butter Blondies
For a peanut butter version, add:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup peanut butter chips, optional
How to Make Blondies
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some paper hanging over the sides for easy removal.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
Add the melted butter and brown sugar to a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix again until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the blondies less tender.
4. Add the flavor
For butterscotch blondies, fold in the butterscotch chips.
For peanut butter blondies, gently mix in the peanut butter. You can also add peanut butter chips for an even stronger peanut butter flavor.
5. Bake
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
Bake for approximately 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
Be careful not to overbake. The center should remain slightly soft because the blondies will continue to firm up as they cool.
6. Cool and slice
Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper.
Cut into squares and serve.
Tips for Perfect Blondies
Don’t overbake: Slightly underbaked blondies will have a softer, chewier center.
Use brown sugar: Brown sugar gives blondies their characteristic moist texture and caramel-like flavor.
Let them cool: Cutting them while they’re still very hot can cause them to fall apart.
Add extra chips: Butterscotch, chocolate, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips can all be used for extra flavor.
Use parchment paper: It makes removing and slicing the blondies much easier.
Delicious Variations
Try adding chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch. A sprinkle of flaky salt on top can also balance the sweetness beautifully.
For chocolate lovers, fold in a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can even swirl peanut butter through a classic butterscotch blondie batter before baking.
How to Store Blondies
Store completely cooled blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for approximately 3–4 days.
For longer storage, wrap individual pieces and freeze them in a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
These blondies are delicious on their own, but they’re even better served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.