Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup candy cane bits
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter with both sugars. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the blondies tender.
- Add Candy Cane Bits and White Chocolate Chips: Fold in the candy cane bits and white chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to infuse the festive flavors.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Bake the Blondies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to retain softness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Crush candy canes finely to prevent large chunks that might overpower the texture.
- Ensure butter is cooled before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted with white chocolate chunks for more texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American