The Best Blondies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat & Prepare: Adjust oven rack to the lowest position and preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. Line the pan with a 12x18 inch piece of heavy-duty foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. Grease the foil with cooking spray as well. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined. Set aside. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Create Buttery Base: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the packed light brown sugar and stir continuously until the mixture is bubbling hot and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. (Cook time: 8 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Incorporate Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually whisk the hot brown sugar mixture into the egg mixture, ensuring a smooth consistency. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If adding chocolate chips, let the batter cool slightly before stirring them in to prevent melting. Stir in other optional add-ins, as desired. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Bake to Perfection: Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the blondies are just set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. (Bake time: 45 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Cool & Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the blondies cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Using the foil handles, carefully lift the blondies out of the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into 24 squares and serve. (Cool time: 1 hour)