
Honey Blondies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These honey blondies have become my go to treat whenever I need something sweet and satisfying in under an hour. They're incredibly simple to whip up with just basic pantry ingredients, and honestly, they come together so quickly that you can have warm, gooey bars ready to serve by dinnertime. The honey adds natural sweetness and contains antioxidants that give you a little nutritional boost with every bite. Paired with crunchy walnuts and a hint of vanilla, these are chewy, buttery, and absolutely irresistible. Your kitchen will smell amazing while they bake, and your friends will think you spent all day in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250butter
- 150 mlgolden syrup
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 2eggs
- 250 gall purpose flour
- 8 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 1 mlpure vanilla extract
- 100 ghoney
- 120 gwalnuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x20cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Melt the butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be patient and don't let it boil.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk for a smooth consistency.
- 4
Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter mixture and whisk until combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for a creamier result.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Whisk in the vanilla extract and melted butter mixture.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
- 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix for a tender crumb.
- 8
Stir in the honey and walnuts.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the walnuts evenly.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tray for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the sides.
- 12
Transfer the blondies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Cut into squares or rectangles for serving.
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