Pistachio Blondies (Printable)
Rich, chewy blondies loaded with toasted pistachios and vanilla. A delightful twist on a classic treat, ready in just 40 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
08 - 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
09 - 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, mixing until smooth. Whisk in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
05 - Stir in chopped pistachios and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout batter.
06 - Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan, smoothing top with spatula.
07 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
08 - Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture strikes that perfect balance between fudgy centers and crisp edges
- Toasted pistachios add a sophisticated nuttiness that pairs beautifully with vanilla
02 -
- Underbaking slightly creates that fudgy center we all love so watch for those moist crumbs
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when mixed
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate better into the melted butter mixture
- Packing your brown sugar tightly ensures proper moisture and sweetness