Ingredients
260g light brown sugar
220g unsalted butter, plus more for the preparing the pan
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
320g plain flour, plus more for preparing the pan
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
About 85g chocolate, butterscotch or white chocolate chips (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Butter and flour 23cm by 33cm baking pan.
Step 2
In a small sauce pan melt the butter. Put the light brown sugar in a large bowl, add the butter, and stir to combine. Cool to room temperature. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a smooth batter is formed. If using the chips, stir them into the batter.
Step 4
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake until lightly browned and toothpick inserted in the center come out clean, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Cool the blondies in the pan slightly before inverting them onto a cooling rack. Cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
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