Golden blond brownies packed with semisweet chocolate, peanut butter, and white baking chips, finished with a light chocolate drizzle. About 72 bars.
Simple steps and a make-ahead option make this a handy addition to a cookie and bar dessert tray.
Helpful Tips
- Mix the flour in only until combined to keep the bars tender.
- Let the pan cool fully before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Microwave the drizzle in short bursts and stir often so the chocolate stays smooth.
THE RECIPE
Three Great Tastes Blond Brownies
Prep20 min
Bake25–30 min
TotalAbout 1 hr 30 min
YieldAbout 72 bars
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
- Stir the brown sugar and melted butter together in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Add the flour and salt and mix just until blended. Fold in 2/3 cup each of semisweet, peanut butter, and white chips. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Melt the 1/4 cup semisweet chips with the shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals and stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the bars with the tines of a fork. Let set, then cut into bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pan size should I use?
Use a 15 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
How do I know when the blondies are done?
A wooden pick inserted in the center should come out clean.
Recipe adapted from the vintage cookbook pages supplied by the site owner; wording clarified for readability with AI assistance. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.