How to Make the Perfect Caramel Blondies
American · Easy · 35 min · 16 servings
These gooey caramel blondies are a kid friendly twist on classic brownies using brown sugar for a rich butterscotch flavor that kids absolutely love. Pockets of melted caramel throughout each bar make them an irresistible treat for the whole family.
Why this recipe works
This Caramel Blondies recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 230 calories with 2g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 0.5 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 0.33 cup soft caramel candies unwrapped and halved
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting once baked and cooled.
Step 2: Make the Blondie Batter
Whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract then stir in the flour until a thick batter forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 3: Layer with Caramel
Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Place the caramel candy pieces evenly over the batter then dollop the remaining batter on top and gently spread to cover most of the caramels.
Step 4: Bake and Cool
Bake for 23 to 26 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges pull away slightly from the pan. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- soft caramel candies → caramel sauce drizzled between the two layers
- semi sweet chocolate chips → butterscotch chips for double the butterscotch flavor
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Underbaking the blondies which leaves the center too raw and gooey to hold its shape
- Skipping the parchment paper which makes it very difficult to remove the bars cleanly
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 230 calories, 2g protein, 32g carbs, 11g fat, 0g fiber.
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