Blonde Brownies I

These are the perfect brownies for blondes! They are so easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. These brownies are dense, chewy and full of flavor. The best part is that they can be made in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (divided)
• 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten (divided) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract OR 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 6 oz. good quality chocolate, chopped into chips or chunks (semi-sweet, milk chocolate or a combination)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped walnuts.

In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Beat in 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Spread the batter into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (1/2 to 1 cup). Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 252
• Fat: 13.5g
• Saturated fat: 5.8g
• Cholesterol: 52mg
• Sodium: 189mg
• Potassium: 107mg
• Carbohydrates: 30.2g
• Fiber 1.6g Sugar 22.9 g Protein 3.4 g

What is the difference between a blondie and a Brookie?

When it comes to brownies, there are two main types: blondies and Brookies. Blondies are made with white chocolate or butterscotch chips, while Brookies are made with dark chocolate or cocoa. Both types of brownies are delicious, but they have different flavor profiles.

Blondies tend to be sweeter and have a richer flavor, due to the addition of flavored chips. Butterscotch chips give them a lovely caramel-like flavor, while peanut butter chips add a creamy depth of flavor. Mint chips can also be used in blondies, giving them a refreshing twist.

Brookies, on the other hand, are more intense in flavor thanks to the use of dark chocolate or cocoa. This gives them a deep chocolate taste that is perfect for chocoholics! If you want a brownie with a real punch, then go for a Brookie.

Why are brownies called blondies?

The original brownie recipe, as described by Felicity Cloake, was a dense, fudgy, butterscotch-flavoured bar – what we recognise today as a blondie. The first known recipe for this type of brownie was published in 1896 by Fannie Farmer, a pioneer of modern American cookery. While her recipe didn’t include chocolate, the name “brownie” is thought to have come from the dark colour of the baked bars.

Over time, the brownie evolved to become the chocolate-rich treat we know and love today. One theory for why they’re called blondies is that they are essentially the opposite of a traditional brownie – blonde instead of brunette. Another theory is that these non-chocolate brownies were sometimes called “blondies” to distinguish them from their chocolate counterparts.

What is the difference between a brookie and a blondie?

A blondie is more than just a blonde brownie. Blondies have no chocolate in them and instead use vanilla extract and brown sugar to give the bar flavor. They are rich and sweet and are rarely frosted, since the brown sugar gives the bar a butterscotch flavor that is sweet on its own.

A brookie is a cross between a brownie and a cookie. It usually has a layer of chocolate chip cookie dough on top of a layer of brownie batter. Sometimes, the layers are swirled together for a marbled effect. Brookies can be made with any type of chocolate chips, but milk or dark chocolate are most common.

What do you call blondies?

There are a few different ways that you could refer to someone who is a blondie, depending on the context and your relationship with the person. If you are friends with the person or if it is someone who is not too far above you in age, you could simply call them a blondie. This would be seen as informal and perhaps even slightly disparaging, as it implies that being a blond is not particularly special or noteworthy. Another option would be to call them a blonde, which is more formal but still somewhat derogatory. Finally, if you wanted to be really respectful, you could refer to them by their full name or as Miss/Mrs./Ms. + their last name.

Why are blondes called blondies?

There are a few theories as to how blondies got their name. One theory is that the name comes from the fact that these treats are usually made with blonde or light-colored hair, as opposed to brownies, which are typically made with dark chocolate. Another theory is that the name is a play on words, since blondes and brownies both have light-colored hair.