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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

Published: May 13, 2023 Modified: May 13, 2023 by Cambrea Gordon. This post may contain affiliate links.

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These brown butter chocolate chip blondies (also known as blonde brownies) are a mashup of a classic chocolate chip cookie and a chewy blondie! They have a nutty flavor, chewy edges, gooey centers, and lots of gooey chocolate bits in every bite!

chocolate chip blondie with chocolate chips scattered around it.

While brownies are number one in my heart, I LOVE blondies!

These brown butter chocolate chip blondies are basically part cookie bar part brownie, with the perfect chewy texture that anyone will love.

They are the perfect quick treat and come together in just one bowl with no stand mixer required!

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chocolate chip blondies on brown parchment paper.

why you'll love this recipe

  • Browned butter: The brown butter has a deliciously nutty aroma that brings more richness and flavor to the blondie batter.
  • Chocolate chunks: Whether you decide to use chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or chopped chocolate, every bite is full of gooey chocolate flavor!
  • Easy recipe: This recipe comes together in one bowl with no mixer required, making it the perfect last-minute recipe for sweet cravings.

ingredient notes & substitutions

Find the full ingredient measurements and instructions in the recipe card below!

ingredients needed to make chocolate chip blondies in bowls with labels.

Chocolate chips: Feel free to use any variation of your favorite chocolate, including mini chocolate chips, chopped chocolate, chocolate chunks, etc. You can also leave them out completely if you don't like chocolate. If you prefer milk chocolate chips, you can also use those or any other variation!

Egg yolk: The extra egg yolk is KEY to chewy blondies. I don't recommend leaving it out otherwise your batter will be too dry.

Flour: This recipe has only been tested with all-purpose flour, so I can't recommend substituting it if you want the same results.

Light brown sugar: If you only have dark brown sugar, you can use that as well.

recipe instructions

browned butter in a clear bowl.

Brown the butter. In a large stainless steel pan, cook the unsalted butter over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottom is covered in amber brown bits of butter solids and smells nutty. Scrape it into a bowl with a spout and set it aside to cool.

whisking the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Whisk the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fluffy and light in color.

whisking the brown butter into the wet ingredients.

Mix in the butter. Slowly stream the brown butter into the bowl while whisking constantly. This is key to a shiny and crackled top like a brownie!

chocolate chips on top of the blondie batter in a mixing bowl.

Fold in the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the dry ingredients, and then the chocolate until everything is just combined.

brown butter chocolate chip blondies after baking cut into squares.

Bake! Evenly spread the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan. Top with extra pieces of dark chocolate if desired. Then bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out covered with just a few moist crumbs. Once completely cooled, cut, and enjoy! 

expert baking tips

  • Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a scale is much more accurate than cup measurements. To convert this recipe, click the "metric" button next to the ingredients title on the recipe card. If you do not have a scale, use a spoon to fluff the flour first, then spoon it into your measuring cup.
  • Underbake the blondies: You should remove the pan from the oven when a toothpick inserted into the center is covered in moist crumbs but no wet batter. They will be soft and gooey in the center this way!
  • Cool before cutting: I know it's SO hard to wait but cutting them while they are still warm will cause them to fall apart.

storage & freezing

Store any leftovers in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 4 days. I don't recommend storing them in the fridge or they will dry out.

To keep them fresh longer, store the baked blondies in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. 

faqs

Do I have to use chocolate chips or can I use another flavor?

You can use any chip your heart desires! Try peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, espresso chips, or white chocolate chips.

What's the difference between blondies and chocolate chip cookies?

A blondie is a brownie that's not chocolate flavored!

Can I make blondies without chocolate chips?

Absolutely! Feel free to leave the chocolate chips out of the recipe if you want just a normal blondie.

How warm should the brown butter be when I use it?

The butter should feel warmer than room temperature, but not hot or it will melt the chocolate!

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  • Strawberry Lemon Blondies
  • Salted Caramel Pecan Bars

If you tried this or any other recipe on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Also, please leave a star rating while you're there! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies

These brown butter chocolate chip blondies (also known as blonde brownies) are a mashup of a classic chocolate chip cookie and a chewy blondie! They have a nutty flavor, chewy edges, gooey centers, and lots of gooey chocolate bits in every bite!
Servings 16 servings
Prep 1 hour hr
Cook 28 minutes mins
Total 1 hour hr 28 minutes mins
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : American
Author : Cambrea Gordon
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Equipment

  • square 8x8 baking pan
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs cold
  • 1 large egg yolk cold
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour *see notes for measuring*
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Line a square 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper to cover all four sides. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
  • In a stainless steel or light-colored pan, cook the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 10-11 minutes, or until it smells nutty and there are amber brown bits of butter solid at the bottom of the pan.
    As the butter browns, it will pop, foam, and bubble. Stand nearby and watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn!
    1 cup unsalted butter
  • Scrape the browned butter into a container with a spout for pouring. Set aside to cool for 20-30 minutes, or until it feels warm but isn't hot or it will melt the chocolate.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla, until light and pale in color, about 1 minute.
    1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Slowly stream the brown butter into the bowl, whisking constantly to combine.
  • Fold in the flour and salt until most combined, then add in the chocolate chips and continue mixing until just combined.
    1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate chips
  • Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 28-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the pan cool completely on a wire cooling rack before cutting, then enjoy!

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Notes

Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.
*Measure your flour properly. This is my #1 baking tip! Do not ever scoop a measuring cup into your flour as this always leads to using too much flour. Instead, use the spoon-level method. This means fluffing the flour first, then spooning it into your measuring cup/spoon. For the BEST results, use a kitchen scale!*
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.

This recipe was originally published in 2022, and has since been updated with new photos, step-by-step video, and an improved recipe for a thicker blondie!

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  1. Natalie says

    March 27, 2023 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I’ve never really cared for blondies in the past, but made these for a friend. They were so tasty, I kept a couple for myself. 😊The coffee is a nice addition. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      March 27, 2023 at 10:16 am

      Yay! I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a review, Natalie! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    July 26, 2022 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    Sooooooooo delicious!! Definitely keeping this recipe on hand for future baking 🙂

    Reply
  3. Sharon says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    Chocolate chips and espresso powder bake together in these blondies to make a delicious and magical treat.

    Reply
  4. Anita says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    Love that these are perfectly gooey. It's chocolatey enough for me since there are chocolate chips in it, so it's as good as brownies. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mirlene says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    These blodies were the best to make! Came out gooey with the melted chocolate chips. My kids loved them.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 14, 2022 at 10:59 pm

      Yay! Thanks for the awesome review Mirlene!

      Reply
  6. Janessa says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    These coffee blondies are absolutely divine! I made them over the weekend and we devoured half the pan the same day! Will definitely make these again.

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 14, 2022 at 10:39 pm

      I definitely ate the majority of them too 😂 Thanks so much for the kind review Janessa!

      Reply
  7. Tara says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fantastic dessert! I absolutely love the flavor from the coffee and how everything comes together in 30 minutes. Yum!

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 14, 2022 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks Tara! So glad you loved them 🙂

      Reply
  8. Anne says

    June 11, 2022 at 9:37 pm

    5 stars
    This is my favorite blondie recipe ever. They are so fudgy and the coffee flavor was really really good

    Reply
    • Cambrea Gordon says

      June 12, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks so much Anne!

      Reply

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