Are you all about thick, chewy dessert bars that bring the party with every bite? Have no fear, these funfetti blondies are here!
Packed with colorful sprinkles and that rich, buttery goodness, they're the kind of treat that disappears way too fast. Ready to bake up some happiness? Let's do this!
These are the kind of blondies that you just know you're not eating only one. You'll likely have one to start, then dabble with a second, and then contemplate a third with a cup of coffee or an espresso martini, because, yeah they're that good.
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Recipe at a Glance
- Cook Level: You do not need any prior baking experience to make these. These funfetti blondies are super easy and very approachable.
- Cook Time: Because we use melted butter, we don't need to spend extra time bringing the butter to room temp and creaming, so this recipe will take just around 30-35 minutes including bake time.
- Pair With: Make a beautiful dessert spread by pairing these with s'mores blondies, kitchen sink cookies, and who could resist a batch of chewy lemon sugar cookies?
Trusted Tips and Reminders
- Invest in a Scale - In all my years of learning to bake, trials, huge failures, and silly mistakes, I must say that investing in a kitchen scale makes the whole difference. Period. You don't need a fancy one either. I love my Zwilling one but you can find others that fit your style and budget.
- Do Not Over Bake - Even after the blondies are removed from the oven, the will continue to bake as they set and cool, so stick with the timeframe that is suggested in the recipe card below. The batter should be spongelike and bounce back if you gently press a finger into it.
- Whisk, then Fold - When you are done whisking together the wet ingredients, swap to using a spatula to fold in the flour. This helps to eliminate over mixing the dough.
- Let them Cool - It's important to let the blondies cool completely before cutting into them so that they have even lines when cut through. Blondies need time to set before they are cut and served.
The Ingredient List
- Butter - To get the chewiest texture in blondies, we use melted butter. I've tried making blondies a few times with more butter, less butter, room temperature, and melted, and the melted butter is absolutely a necessity.
- Sugar - A combination of light brown sugar and cane or granulated sugar helps to give the blondies sweetness, chewiness, and a little caramel flavor.
- Eggs - Room temperature eggs help make the batter insanely smooth. Also, we only use one whole egg and one egg yolk. The yolk helps to also give the blondies a decadent and dense chew.
- Vanilla Extract - Vanilla helps to bring out other flavors of the ingredients.
- Baking Soda - The baking soda helps to give a gentle rise and lift without being too dense and hard to chew.
- All Purpose Flour - The trusted type of flour I use in all of my baked goods. All purpose flour provides structure for the blondies.
- Sprinkles - Also known as jimmies, are the fun part of these funfetti blondies. Rainbow sprinkles always make me smile.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Step by Step Process Photos
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, and regular sugar using a whisk or a hand mixer until fully combined.
Step 2: To the same bowl, add in the egg and egg yolk. Whisk again until very smooth and well blended.
Step 3: Pour in the dry ingredients and fold in with a spatula. Fold until just combined.
Step 4: Last, add in the sprinkles and fold in until all of the sprinkles are fully incorporated.
Step 5: Pour the batter into a well greased 9x9 pan, then bake at 350º for 23 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Simple Swaps and Substitutions
- Swap for your favorite 1:1 gluten free flour.
- Use a flax egg instead of the traditional eggs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do with any leftovers?
You can store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up 5 days. If they become a little tough and hard, warm them in the microwave for 11 seconds (yes, that is very specific but trust me) and serve with whipped cream. SO good.
If you want to throw some in the freezer you can wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or add to a plastic food storage bag. Label the bag with the date you've made them and consume within 1-2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight.
Can I make these into cookies?
If you are interested in making these in cookie form, simply follow the instructions for making the recipe, but let the cookie dough chill for an hour in the fridge, then bake at 350º for 11 minutes and let cool completely.
Could I use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar?
While I haven't tried these blondies with dark brown sugar, the results from using dark brown sugar will make the blondies very chewy, slightly underbaked, and a more golden color due to the molasses in the sugar itself.
How do I make this into a blondie skillet?
Easy! Add the blondie batter to a large greased cast iron skillet and bake for 30 minutes at 350º.
Hungry for More?
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Funfetti Blondies
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- hand mixer or stand mixer
- spatula
- 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoon Butter melted
- 100 grams Cane Sugar ½ cup
- 125 grams Light Brown Sugar ⅝ cup
- 1 large Egg room temperature
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 330 grams All Purpose Flour 2 ¾ cup
- 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2.5 oz Rainbow Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, light brown sugar, and regular sugar using a whisk or a hand mixer until fully combined.
- To the same bowl, add in the egg and egg yolk. Whisk again until very smooth and well blended.
- Pour in the dry ingredients and fold in with a spatula. Fold until just combined.
- Last, add in the sprinkles and fold in until all of the sprinkles are fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a well greased 9x9 pan, then bake at 350º for 23 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Heidi says
I can't ever get enough of funfetti things so I saw this recipe on Pinterest and had to make it and it came out amazingg!!! I added too many jimmies but it still came out great. My kids devoured them and their friends too.!