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34 Blondies That Show Brownies What's Up

It's true, blondies have more fun.

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Chocolate or vanilla? It's the age-old question While we’re firmly in Team Chocolate most of the time, there is one dessert in particular that’ll sway us: BLONDIES! In our opinion, these buttery, chewy, dessert bars are the stuff of shareable dessert dreams, not the least of which is because they are truly so versatile. Check out these 34 blondie recipes and you’ll see why they say “blondes have more fun”.

If you’re looking for the perfect quintessential blondie recipe, we’ve got you. Ours is exceptional, thanks to browned butter, walnuts, and white chocolate chips. Want to branch out? You could swap those nuts and chips for whatever else you like…or you could check out all our permutations on the classic that go a bit wilder with the flavors.

Want something for a spring or summer bake sale? You’ve gotta try our lemon blueberry blondies, our s’mores stuffed blondies, or our carrot cake blondies (complete with cream cheese frosting, ofc). Looking for an easy dessert to share at a fall or winter potluck or party? Our pumpkin snickerdoodle blondies, our gingerbread blondies, and our white chocolate peppermint blondies are just the thing. We’ve also got tons here that’ll win whenever you make them, anytime of year: cookies 'n' cream blondies, dirty chai blondies, cowboy blondies, Reese’s peanut butter blondies…the list goes on! Take these as inspiration, then try adding in your own favorite mix-ins or toppers too.

Want even more shareable dessert ideas? Check out our favorite cookie bars, our best cheesecake bars, and our favorite potluck desserts too.

1

Classic Blondies

blondies
Parker Feierbach

Blondies always get overlooked for brownies, which we just don't get. Here's how we make ours the best: we brown the butter for a distinctive nutty flavor, then throw in white chocolate chips and toasted walnuts. Trust us when we say, these are best topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Get the Classic Blondies recipe.

2

Birthday Cake Blondies

birthday cake blondies
Parker feierbach

Look, we love a birthday cake, but these easy-to-make blondies are the next best thing. They're moist, chewy, and full of comforting vanilla-and-white-chocolaty goodness—everything a blondie should be, with added flair. Feel free to swap the rainbow sprinkles for whatever you like!

Get the Birthday Cake Blondies recipe.

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3

Honey & Peanut Butter Blondies

honey and peanut butter blondies topped with honey roasted peanuts
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

These blondies are like a honey & peanut butter sandwich, in dessert form. They're thick and chewy with all of the honey flavor shining through—they're sure to make you feel like a kid again.

Get the Honey & Peanut Butter Blondies recipe.

4

Nutella Blondies

nutella blondies
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBER

In this recipe, chewy, sweet blondies are swirled with Nutella for a decadent, but SUPER easy holiday dessert. They only require one bowl, and swirling the Nutella on top is easier than it looks.

Get the Nutella Blondies recipe.

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5

Reese's Peanut Butter Blondies

reese's peanut butter blondies

We have a real soft spot for our Reese's stuffed brownies, but when we're craving a cookie and peanut butter (and chocolate), these blondies are the perfect solution.

Get the Reese's Peanut Butter Blondies recipe.

6

Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies

blondies with oreo pieces
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Blondies do have more fun, especially when they're stuffed with both Oreos and Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bars. Life is GOOD.

Get the Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies recipe.

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7

Rolo Stuffed Blondies

rolo stuffed blondies
Parker Feierbach

Decadent doesn't even BEGIN to describe these blondies. Try them with any variety of chocolate candies (we bet Heath bars or Twix would be great too!).

Get the Rolo Stuffed Blondies recipe.

8

Brown Butter Apple Blondies

brown butter apple blondies in a stack with glazed drizzled over top
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

If you’re not already on the brown butter train, these blondies will have you on board in two seconds flat. Filled with tender apples and drizzled with a creamy brown butter frosting, these brown butter blondies are the definition of an irresistible shareable treat.

Get the Brown Butter Apple Blondies recipe.

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9

Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies

strawberry pop tart blondies with icing and sprinkles
PHOTO: NICO SCHINCO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Buttery, chewy, and filled with strawberry jam, this dessert combines the nostalgia of Pop-Tarts and the classic comfort of blondies in one adorable bar cookie. The bite-size treats are great for breakfast or brunch, but also make a fun party dessert— plus they’re easy to pull together.

Get the Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies recipe.

10

Cowboy Blondies

cowboy blondies
Parker feierbach

You don't have to be a cowboy to enjoy these blondies, just someone who loves lots (and we mean LOTS) of mix-ins. These have all your faves, from toasted coconut to butterscotch chips, but feel free to add even more if you like.

Get the Cowboy Blondies recipe.

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11

Carrot Cake Blondies

carrot cake blondies
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

These dessert bars are the mash-up of your dreams, featuring a fudgy blondie base, spiced and decorated just like a carrot cake, with pecans and cream cheese frosting.

Get the Carrot Cake Blondies recipe.

12

Lemon-Blueberry Blondies

lemon blueberry blondies with a lemon drizzle glaze
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Blondies are all about two things—brown sugar and vanilla—which pair perfectly with lighter, more delicate fruit flavors, like lemon and blueberry. Though sometimes overlooked in lieu of brownies, when it comes to adding springy flavors like lemon and blueberry, only one bar reigns supreme, and these dessert bars are proof.

Get the Lemon-Blueberry Blondies recipe.

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13

Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Blondies

blondies covered in brown sugar icing
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

We’ll say it—brown sugar cinnamon is THE superior Pop-Tart flavor. Whether you eat them straight out of the package or pop them in the toaster, the combo of caramel brown sugar combined with cozy cinnamon almost can’t be beat. The only thing better? Perfecting that flavor at home in the form of these blondies.

Get the Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Blondies recipe.

14

Fluffernutter Blondies

fluffernutter blondies
Bryce Johnson

When you were a kid, was there anything better than smearing peanut butter and marshmallow fluff between white bread and heading off into sandwich heaven? These blondies take that bliss and turn it into a portable, shareable dessert that'll have everyone at your next potluck or bake sale clamoring for the recipe.

Get the Fluffernutter Blondies recipe.

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15

Snickerdoodle Blondies

snickerdoodle flavored blondies with a sugar topping
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

While we love classic snickerdoodles, when we're craving a fun holiday dessert, we turn to these cookie-inspired blondies every single time. Perfectly tender and chewy (with a cinnamon-sugar topping), these blondies get that signature snickerdoodle texture and flavor without cream of tartar.

Get the Snickerdoodle Blondies recipe.

16

Peanut Butter Pretzel Butterscotch Blondies

peanut butter pretzel butterscotch blondies cut up on a marble surface
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: RILEY WOFFORD

Love a salty-sweet dessert? Prepare to meet your new obsession. Studded with pretzels and butterscotch chips, these rich peanut butter blondies rival any brownie or magic bar out there.

Get the Peanut Butter Pretzel Butterscotch Blondies recipe.

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17

White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies

peppermint blondies cut into triangles and covered in white chocolate topped with crushed peppermint candy
PHOTO: DANE TASHIMA; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBER

These white chocolate peppermint blondies are all dressed up for the holidays and ready to win your Christmas cookie swap. They're easy to make: Just top a peppermint-laced chewy blondie with a layer of snow white frosting and a dusting of chopped peppermints.

Get the White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies recipe.

18

Christmas Blondies

christmas blondies
Parker Feierbach

We can't think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than these festive blondies loaded with M&M's, crushed Oreos, and chocolate chips.

Get the Christmas Blondies recipe.

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19

Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies

brown butter pumpkin spice blondies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

The rich, nutty taste of brown butter makes these pumpkin blondies even better and the perfect fall treat. Pumpkin adds a lot of moisture to baked goods, which keeps these blondies soft and tender, but they’re still slightly chewy in the center, the way the best blondies are.

Get the Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies recipe.

20

Gingerbread Blondies

gingerbread blondies dusted with powdered sugar
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

While adorable gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple, gingerbread goes way beyond the classic cookies. Our newest obsession? Gingerbread blondies. The combination of spices and molasses used in this recipe turns the classic blondies into a festive winter treat fit to be served at any Christmas or holiday party.

Get the Gingerbread Blondies recipe.

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