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Chewy Strawberry Blondie Bars

A buttery, soft baked blondie bar studded with red jammy strawberries sits on a white plate.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Description

Buttery, soft, chewy, and loaded with your favorite add-ins, these cookie bars are packed with flavor, and they are the perfect easy treat when you need a dessert in a pinch.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar *tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk (room temperature preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9X13 pan with parchment paper. *A 10x14 metal baking pan may also be used.

  2. 2

    Combine melted butter and sugar in a large bowl and stir well.

    (1 cup unsalted butter,1 ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar)

  3. 3

    Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until completely combined. Set aside.

    (2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

    (2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch,½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt)

  5. 5

    Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until completely combined.

  6. 6

    Fold in white chocolate chips and strawberries, if using.

    (1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries)

  7. 7

    Spread blondie batter into prepared pan and transfer to oven.

  8. 8

    Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few fudgy crumbs.

  9. 9

    Allow to cool before cutting and enjoying.

Note
  • I prefer a mix of dark and light brown sugar, but you can use all light or all dark. All dark brown sugar will create a richer, sweeter, and more moist blondie.
  • If you don't have parchment paper you can lightly grease and flour the sides and bottom of your pan instead. 
  • When using a glass pan, it may take slightly longer than the posted baking time.
  • Suggested mix-ins include: chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, walnuts or other chopped nuts. Use the same amounts posted for the ingredients above.
Keywords: strawberry, blondie, dessert, bar
Read it online: https://brownfamilyrecipes.com/recipe/chewy-strawberry-blondie-bars/