Part cookie, part brownie, these gooey coffee chocolate chip blondies are the ultimate easy treat. Loaded with chocolate chips and coffee flavor, these blondies come together in 30 minutes start to finish!
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If you still haven't tried a blondie recipe yet, this is the one you need to try! These gooey chocolate chip blondies come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and no mixer involved.
Everyone will love these soft and chewy bars, they turn out perfect every time!
If you love blondies, make sure to check out my strawberry lemon blondies, blueberry crumble blondies, s'mores brownies, and birthday cake brownies!
step-by-step video
why these are the best chocolate chip blondies
- These rich, chewy, and gooey blondie bars are loaded with chocolate chips and ground coffee.
- You only need a handful of common pantry ingredients to make them.
- No mixer required!
- Everyone loves them!
what is a blondie?
A blondie is basically a "blonde" brownie that is made with vanilla instead of chocolate. It tastes just like a cookie in bar form and is even easier to make than regular brownies.
expert baking tips
- Use a kitchen scale: Baking with a scale is faster, easier, and overall much more accurate than cup measurements.
- Use high-quality ingredients: Using high-fat European butter, good-quality chocolate chips, and espresso will give you the best tasting, bakery-worthy blondies!
- 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!
- Baking times may vary: All ovens are different, and your bars may bake quicker or take longer than the indicated baking time. I recommend always checking on them occasionally and testing for doneness!
- 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.
ingredient notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below!
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You can substitute dark, bitter, or milk chocolate chips instead.
- Ground espresso: I love the flavor espresso gives these bars, but you could also use regular coffee grounds or instant coffee as well.
recipe instructions
Before you start: Line a square 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper on all sides. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and ground espresso until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Slowly stream the hot melted butter into the bowl, whisking constantly. The hot butter is what will give the blondies a shiny crackled top!
Step 3: Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
Step 4: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake them for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The top of the blondies should just be starting to turn a light golden brown. You can press a handful of extra chocolate chips on top of them straight out of the oven if desired, then let them cool completely on a wire cooling rack. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
storage & freezing
- Room temperature: Store them in a sealed container or zip lock bag at room temperature. They will stay fresh and gooey for 3-4 days!
- Freezer: It's so easy to freeze them once they are baked! Cut the blondies into servings then keep them in a sealed container or zip lock bag and freeze for 1-3 months.
faq's
This can be caused by baking them too long. You want to slightly underbake them so they have gooey centers! A toothpick inserted into the center should come out covered in a few moist crumbs.
I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour but would love to hear how they turn out!
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Recipe 📖
Easy Gooey Coffee Chocolate Chip Blondies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground espresso or coffee can sub instant coffee as well
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a square 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper on all sides and preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and ground espresso until light and pale in color, about 1 minute.⅔ cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground espresso or coffee
- Slowly stream the hot melted butter into the bowl, whisking constantly to combine.½ cup unsalted butter
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.1 cup + 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the pan from the oven and press a few more chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Let the pan cool completely on a wire cooling rack before cutting, then enjoy!
Notes
- Step-by-step process photos are provided above, in the body of this post.
- Use a kitchen scale: Baking with a scale is faster, easier, and overall much more accurate than cup measurements.
- Use high-quality ingredients: Using high-fat European butter, good-quality chocolate chips, and espresso will give you the best tasting, bakery-worthy blondies!
- 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!
- Baking times may vary: All ovens are different, and your bars may bake quicker or take longer than the indicated baking time. I recommend always checking on them occasionally and testing for doneness!
- 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.
Nutrition
The calorie information provided for the recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.
Michelle says
Sooooooooo delicious!! Definitely keeping this recipe on hand for future baking 🙂
Sharon says
Chocolate chips and espresso powder bake together in these blondies to make a delicious and magical treat.