White Chocolate Maple Walnut Blondies Recipe (2024)

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What fun I had today baking these white chocolate maple walnut blondies.I wanted to bake something I could give to our neighbors as a little “thank you” gift and these were the perfect treat!

Since I was a kid, I’ve loved blondies. I will choose them over brownies any day. Usually I make them basic with chocolate chips and walnuts, but today I wanted to switch it up a little. I added some maple syrup and swapped in white chocolate chips.

I don’t like cakey blondies, I like them chewy and nutty. That’s exactly what these were. And because of the maple syrup and walnuts, they felt like a great dessert for fall. I recommend them for Thanksgiving.

In case you are interested. I’ve been thinking about my food fantasies…

My first fantasy is that everything I baketurns out fantastic!! I wish that were the case, but I have my share of baking fails, and sometimes I have to retry the recipe a bunch of times to get it right.

My second fantasy is that everything I bake has zero calories! I definitely have a sweet tooth. I sometimes think that if I eat enough baked goods, I will tire of them and not crave them anymore, kind of like when you hear about people who work at ice cream shops and ultimately get sick of ice cream. Unfortunately that is not the case with me, no matter how much I try to overindulge.:) Seriously, my solution… to give them away. And I must admit I love this solution. There’s nothing better than sharing my food with the people I love, they get the calories and I get the warm feeling in my heart.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MAPLE WALNUT BLONDIES

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with tin foil or parchment paper, leaving enough hanging over the edge that you can lift the blondies out once it they’re cooked. Grease with butter.

Mix the dry ingredient (flour, salt, and baking powder), and set aside.

Add the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup to a mixing bowl. Beat on high for about 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.

Mix in the dry ingredients in three parts, until just combined. Roughly chop the walnuts, and fold them in along with the white chocolate chips.

Use a spatula to move the dough into the baking pan. Smooth the top and bake for about 30 minutes. The edges should be brown, and the top should just be starting to brown when it is done.

Here’s the plain batter. Notice my finger marks. It’s that good!

Here’s the batter with the added white chocolate chips and walnuts.

Ready for the oven.

White Chocolate Maple Walnut Blondies Recipe (6)

White Chocolate Maple Walnut Blondies

I don’t like cakey blondies, I like them chewy and nutty. That’s exactly what these were. And because of the maple syrup and walnuts, they felt like a great dessert for fall. I recommend them for Thanksgiving.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 376kcal

Author: Jillian Tohber Leslie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks at room temperature
  • 1 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup Diamond of California Walnuts
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with tin foil or parchment paper, leaving enough hanging over the edge that you can lift the blondies out once it they’re cooked. Grease with butter.

  • Mix the dry ingredient (flour, salt, and baking powder), and set aside.

  • Add the butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and maple syrup to a mixing bowl. Beat on high for about 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.

  • Mix in the dry ingredients in three parts, until just combined. Roughly chop the walnuts, and fold them in along with the white chocolate chips.

  • Use a spatula to move the dough into the baking pan. Smooth the top and bake for about 30 minutes. The edges should be brown, and the top should just be starting to brown when it is done.

Notes

I like to serve these with some whipped cream piped on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg

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I serve them with a little whipped cream to my family. My daughter licked her plate!!

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White Chocolate Maple Walnut Blondies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle? ›

FAQs and Expert Tips. Are blondies meant to be gooey in the middle? Yes, blondies should have a gooey middle and be chewy. Don't overbake them or they will be dry.

How do you know when blondies are done baking? ›

Brownies and Blondies

The toothpick test should produce a few errant crumbs stuck to the tester but not a smooth smear of batter. The edges will feel firm to the touch (not just set but actually kind of firm and crispy) and the surface will feel soft when pressed but will not spring back.

Can I put undercooked blondies back in the oven? ›

If your baked goods are undercooked:
  1. If they are only slightly undercooked, you can try returning them to the oven and baking for a few more minutes.
  2. If they are significantly undercooked, you may need to extend the baking time significantly.
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How do you keep blondies moist? ›

Granulated sugar - simple fine white granulated sugar keeps these brownies moist. If you reduce the sugar they will not be as fudgy.

How should blondies look in the middle? ›

Pour into loaf tin and smooth over. Place onto a baking tray on the middle shelf of oven and bake for 25 minutes. Check your Blondie, the centre should have a slight wobble, if very wobbly put back into the oven for a few minutes until it has firmed a little. Leave in loaf tin until cool.

Why do my blonde brownies sink in the middle? ›

Why did my brownie blondies sink in the middle? If the middle sinks while cooling it's likely they are underbaked. If a toothpick inserted comes out covered in thick batter, they need more time to bake!

Why do my blondies taste like cake? ›

Tips. If your blondies are like cake when you take them out, it simply means they have been over baked – try less time or a lower temperature next time.

Why are my blondies still gooey? ›

We want to make sure the blondies cook through completely but remain soft and gooey in the center. Avoid glass or ceramic pans as those materials take longer to heat up and cook. This often leads to the center being undercooked by the time the edges start to dry out.

Why are my blondies not gooey? ›

If they're not gooey, they were over-baked. Remember that we're letting them cool in the pan completely, so they will continue to cook out of the oven. Remove them from the oven when moist crumbs are still clinging to a toothpick. Why are my blondies cakey?

Is it okay for brownies to be gooey in the middle? ›

It's useful to know that the internal temperature of a regular cake should read 210°F for moist-but-not-fudgy fluffiness. So fudgy, gooey brownies will be done at around 165°F while cakey brownies will be done at around 210°F. The higher the temperature, the more cakey your brownies will be.

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