Dark Chocolate Blondies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate blondies are my go to when I need something impressive but don't have much time. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have decadent treats ready faster than you'd expect. The unsweetened cocoa powder brings serious chocolate flavor plus antioxidants, making these feel a bit more indulgent than guilty. Walnuts add wonderful texture and crunch, while the semi sweet dark chocolate chips create those irresistible pockets of richness throughout. They're simple enough for a weeknight bake but fancy enough to share with guests.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 gbaking powder
- 20 gsalt
- 400 gsemi-sweet dark chocolate chips
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 10 mLvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.
- 5
Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Tip: Don't overbake, as the blondies will be more fudgy.
- 8
Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool in the tray for 10 minutes.
Tip: Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9
Once cooled, cut the blondies into squares and serve.
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