If you love chewy, buttery, chocolate-packed desserts, these Chocolate Chip Blondies are about to become your new obsession. They’re rich like cookies, soft like brownies, and unbelievably easy to make. With golden edges, a gooey center, and melty chocolate throughout, these blondies truly deserve the title of the best ever.

Perfect for parties, bake sales, weekend treats, or whenever chocolate cravings hit — this recipe requires no mixer, no fancy skills, and only one bowl. One bite and you’ll understand why everyone raves about them!

2. Ingredients

These blondies use classic baking ingredients that come together into pure dessert perfection.

Ingredients List

1 cup melted butter (cooled slightly)
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Optional: ½ cup nuts (walnuts, pecans)

Key Ingredients

Melted Butter: Creates the blondies’ signature chewy, dense texture.
Brown Sugar: Adds caramel flavor and keeps them soft.
Chocolate Chips: Provide melty pockets of sweetness in every bite.
Eggs + Vanilla: Essential for richness and structure.

Optional Add-Ons / Variations

Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter blondie
Add chopped pecans for crunch
Add a swirl of Nutella or peanut butter
Mix in butterscotch chips
Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking

3. Step-By-Step Instructions

These blondies are incredibly easy — just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy.

Preparation Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together.
Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cooking Steps

Add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently.
Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).
Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Add extra chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style look.
Bake for 20–28 minutes, depending on your desired texture.
For gooey blondies: slightly underbake and remove when the center is just set.
Let cool completely before slicing for clean edges.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your blondies:

Warm with vanilla ice cream
With a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce
Cut into bite-size squares for parties
With coffee, hot chocolate, or milk
With whipped cream and berries

4. Tips, Substitutions & Notes

Pro Tips for Better Results

Don’t overmix — keeps blondies tender and chewy.
Slightly underbake for gooey centers.
Use parchment paper for easy removal.
Let them cool before cutting for perfect slices.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overbaking — leads to dry, cake-like blondies.
Using hot melted butter — can scramble the eggs.
Adding too much flour — measure using the spoon-and-level method.
Cutting while warm — blondies fall apart.

Ingredient Substitutions

Swap butter with melted coconut oil
Replace brown sugar with coconut sugar
Use gluten-free flour (1:1 blend)
Replace chocolate chips with raisins or toffee bits

Texture, Flavor, or Health Variations

Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for depth
Make them salty-sweet with flaky sea salt
Add shredded coconut for chewiness
Mix in zucchini for extra moisture

5. Storage & Reheating

Refrigeration

Store blondies in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Stays soft and chewy.

Freezing

Freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Thaw at room temperature or warm lightly.

Reheating

Microwave for 8–10 seconds for that fresh-baked warmth.
Heat in a low oven for crisped edges.

6. Nutrition (Optional)

(Approximate per blondie)

Calories: 220–280
Carbs: 28–35g
Fat: 10–14g
Sugar: 18–22g

7. Conclusion

These truly are The Best Chocolate Chip Blondies Ever — chewy, gooey, buttery, and filled with chocolatey goodness. With simple ingredients and foolproof steps, this recipe guarantees perfect blondies every time. Whether for sharing or indulging solo, they’re the dessert everyone will ask for again!