Pumpkin Blondies Recipe
These Pumpkin Blondies are a delightful seasonal treat combining the warm flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice with sweet white chocolate chips. Moist and tender, they are perfect for dessert or a cozy snack, offering a chewy texture when fully cooled.
- Author: Lena
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened (16 tablespoons)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour (300g)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) to get it ready for baking the blondies.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, canned pumpkin, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, forming the wet batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid toughening the batter.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the white chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer to Baking Pan: Spread the blondie batter evenly in a greased or lined baking pan, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Start checking at 35 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes. They can be served warm but will have the chewiest texture once fully cooled.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin for the best texture and flavor—avoid pumpkin pie filling which contains added spices and sugars.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to prevent dense blondies.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick; underbaking can lead to soggy blondies, overbaking can dry them out.
- For a variation, try substituting white chocolate chips with dark chocolate or butterscotch chips.
- These blondies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
Keywords: Pumpkin Blondies, Pumpkin Dessert, White Chocolate Pumpkin Bars, Autumn Treat, Seasonal Pumpkin Recipe