The best blonde brownies you'll ever eat.
- Carbohydrate 52.377455555594 g
- Cholesterol 105.75 mg
- Fat 9.53928222565802 g
- Fiber 0.614644453950225 g
- Protein 3.65950666670508 g
- Saturated Fat 3.32642866732907 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (87g)
- Sodium 75.7365888889743 mg
- Sugar 51.7628111016437 g
- Trans Fat 0.730874000154504 g
- Calories 297 calories
Step-by-step
- Rub bottom and sides of a 9 X 13 pan with margerine.
- Melt margerine and brown sugar in a microwave safe bowl (about 3 minutes, 15 seconds) just until melted. Let stand 10 minutes to cool.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Mix together dry ingredients and add to above mixture.
- Add chocolate chips and pour into 9 X 13 pan.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 28-32 minutes.
Unlike standard chocolate brownies that rely on melted baking chocolate for their structure, blondies derive their moisture and chew entirely from butter, brown sugar, and eggs. Achieving the correct density requires careful thermal management during the initial mixing phase. Heating the margarine and brown sugar together dissolves the sugar crystals partially, which creates a shiny, crinkly surface crust once baked.
Equipment and Thermal Control
Standard aluminum 9x13-inch pans conduct heat efficiently, ensuring the edges set before the center overbakes. Glass baking dishes retain heat longer and can cause the outer edges to dry out before the interior reaches the target internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Cool the melted sugar and fat mixture for exactly 10 minutes before incorporating the eggs; adding eggs to a hot fat mixture causes premature coagulation and alters the final crumb texture.
- Beat eggs individually to maintain emulsion stability and trap air for a lighter crumb.
- Adjust the baking time down by four minutes if using a dark nonstick pan that absorbs radiant heat faster.
- Scale ingredient quantities down linearly by half for an 8x8-inch pan without adjusting the oven temperature.
- Store baked squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days to preserve moisture.
