34 Blondies That Show Brownies What's Up

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.