Description
Ina Garten’s chocolate chunk blondies deliver rich butterscotch flavor with indulgent chocolate pieces nestled throughout. Garten’s signature recipe promises a delightful dessert experience that melts in your mouth and satisfies sweet cravings with classic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ pounds (567 grams) semisweet chocolate chunks, such as Nestle’s
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) chopped walnuts
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
Baking Base:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ pound (227 grams or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (220 grams) light brown sugar, lightly packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Seasoning and Leavening:
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease an 8 x 12 x 2-inch (20 x 30 x 5-centimeter) baking pan and dust with a light coating of flour to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whip the mixture on high speed for approximately 3 minutes until it becomes pale and dramatically increases in volume.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and carefully incorporate vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next. Pause to scrape down the bowl’s sides periodically.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until uniformly combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently fold chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts into the batter using a silicone spatula, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with the spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes. The blondies are done when a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into individual bars.
Notes
- Chocolate selection matters: pick high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate for rich, intense flavor profiles.
- Temperature control is crucial: allow eggs and butter to sit at room temperature for smoother mixing and better incorporation.
- Mixing technique affects texture: gently fold ingredients to prevent tough, dense baked goods.
- Precision matters: check doneness with a toothpick that reveals moist crumbs, not a completely clean test.
- Pan preparation prevents sticking: line with parchment paper or generously grease to ensure easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg