Chewy buttery bars chocolate nuts (Printable Version)

Buttery bars with caramel notes, loaded with chocolate chips and crunchy nuts for an irresistible flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
06 - 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring extra overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently using a spatula until just combined.
05 - Carefully fold in semisweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
08 - Allow blondies to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment and cutting into 16 bars.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're chewy and buttery without being complicated—no mixer required, just a bowl and a spatula.
  • One batch disappears fast, and people always ask if you bought them from a bakery.
  • The brown sugar creates this caramel-like depth that makes them taste far more indulgent than the effort suggests.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these—a toothpick with moist crumbs is your target, not one that comes out clean. They'll set as they cool and transform from underbaked-looking to perfectly chewy.
  • Brown sugar's moisture is essential here; if it's hardened, place it in a bowl with a damp paper towel for an hour to soften it back up.
03 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it's not extra, it's essential for lifting them out without breaking.
  • The moment you smell caramel wafting from your oven is your signal to start watching; those last two minutes make the difference between good and unforgettable.
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