Vanilla Blondies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla blondies are my go to when I want something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen. They're ready in under an hour and won't break the bank since they use basic pantry staples. I love that walnuts add healthy fats and omega 3s along with a wonderful crunch and earthy flavor. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity: just mix, bake, and enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, you'll find these buttery, vanilla packed treats come together effortlessly. They're perfect for weeknight desserts, potlucks, or whenever you need a comforting homemade treat.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 350 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 1 mlpure vanilla extract
- 8 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 mlmilk
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 gchopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking tin and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the unsalted butter, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and milk.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix!
- 5
Fold in the confectioners' sugar and chopped walnuts.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on it after 20 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the blondies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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