How to Make Chocolate-Chunk Blondies

Blondies are small, baked bars made with brown sugar, kind of like blonde brownies. They are very rich and delicious, and not so very difficult to make. The brown sugar is what gives them their blonde color. This recipe yields 16-20 blondies.

First, you have to gather your ingredients. You�ll need to have the following: ½ cup,(113 grams) of softened butter, 1 cup (220 grams) of light brown or medium brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup (125 grams) of flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder (4.5 grams), 1/3 cup (152 grams) of chopped walnuts, and 4 ounces (113 grams) of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped. I like to use chocolate chips instead of chopped chocolate. Chocolate chunks also work, but they have to be the large sized ones. To bake it, you will need: an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan, which means each side is 8-9 inches (20-22.5 cm) long. You�ll also need some extra butter, some extra flour, some wax paper, a large bowl and a small bowl, an elected mixer, a wooden spoon, and toothpick.

Before you do anything else, you should pre-heat your oven to 350�F (180�C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with the electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is smooth. Then break in the egg, and beat it until the batter is creamy and fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and the baking powder. Add that to the large bowl and, with the mixer on medium speed, beat until it is well combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts and the semi-sweet chocolate. Mix together with a wooden spoon. You should have a thick, tan-colored, pasty substance. Butter and flour your baking pan. This means you spread butter on the bottom and sides of the pan and then sprinkle flour over the butter to coat it. Tap out any extra flour after you sprinkle it in. Next, scoop your batter into the pan and even it out. I like to use wax paper to spread it evenly because it doesn�t stick, and it�s more convenient than using a spoon. Put it in the center rack of the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.To see if it�s ready, insert a toothpick into the center of the pan and if it comes out clean, then it�s done. If a few crumbs stick to the toothpick, bake it for a few more minutes.
When it�s ready, take it out and let it cool. When it�s cooled completely, cut it up into 16 large squares or 20 medium squares. Blondies go very well with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.