Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondie Recipe
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Part cookie, part brownie — who doesn’t love blondies? This blondie recipe with chocolate chips and pecans is SO easy to make.
Part cookie, part brownie—who doesn’t love blondies? The best part is that they’re ridiculously easy to make. They have fewer ingredients than chocolate chip cookies (plus you don’t have to roll the dough into balls). Also, they’re easier to prepare than brookies or my go-to brownie recipe because there’s no chocolate to melt. This version made with chocolate chips and pecans is my all-time favorite.
“These are out of this world! Don’t even search for another cookie/bar recipe. You, your tastebuds, and anyone lucky enough to get a bite before they’re gone will thank you!”
What You’ll Need To Make Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies
- Butter: Provides a rich, creamy base for the batter, contributing to the blondies’ moist and tender texture.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and a deep, caramel-like flavor to the blondies. When measuring brown sugar, always pack it tightly to eliminate air pockets.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the batter and helps achieve a balanced texture that’s slightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Egg: Binds the ingredients together, ensuring a cohesive batter that bakes evenly.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile with a warm, aromatic note, complementing the sweetness and richness of the other ingredients.
- All-Purpose Flour: Provides the structure for the blondies. Measure by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off to ensure accuracy.
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Offer a rich, chocolatey contrast to the batter, creating delightful bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Chopped Pecans: Optional but delicious. Add a slightly crunchy texture and nutty flavor, providing a satisfying contrast to the soft, chewy blondies.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-By-Step Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar.
Beat until well combined, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla.
Beat until combined.
Add the flour and salt.
Mix on low until just blended.
Add the chocolate chips and nuts.
Mix in.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool.
Using the parchment overhang, lift the blondie “cake” from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board.
Cut into 16 squares and serve warm or room temperature.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
That’s not a mistake –there’s intentionally no baking soda or baking powder in the recipe. The blondies are intended to be more like bars/brownies and don’t rise very much.
Lining the pan with parchment paper makes it easy to lift the blondies out of the pan before cutting them and also prevents sticking. If you don’t have parchment on hand, you can use foil instead or grease the pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Sure — the blondies will keep nicely for a few days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Definitely! The blondies can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondie Recipe
Part cookie, part brownie — who doesn’t love blondies? This blondie recipe with chocolate chips and pecans is SO easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with an 8x11-inch piece of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. You'll have to create seams in the corners and along the edges of the pan to get it to stay put (you can always add a few dots of butter underneath if necessary).
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. On low speed, mix in the flour and salt until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is set and lightly golden. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool. Using the parchment overhang, lift the blondie "cake" from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board; cut into 16 squares. Store the blondies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The blondies can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.
Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 square
- Calories: 166
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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BEST BLONDIES EVER. Very dense and gooey but a slight Crispiness on the top. I made this recipe and another blondies recipe and this once was the obvious recipe. Not cakey at all unlike the other recipe I tested. Next time I will double!
I doubled the recipe and although they have a good taste, the texture was a little dry to me. I left them in the oven 30 mts so the top would brown. I should have taken them out sooner, more like at 25 mts.
I think I want to change my review!😎 It must have just been close to the edges that were drier because after cutting further into the pan, they were plenty moist but not overly. They were a huge hit at the Super Bowl Party I took them to. Thank you, Jenn!
When you doubled the recipe, what size pan did you use?
Hi Kim, You’ll need a 9×13-in pan. 🙂
Every recipe I’ve tried from Jen has been a HIT!!! These little blondies were no exception. I made them last night for my husband’s office and they were gone in a matter of minutes. Only crumbs and a chocolate chip was left in the container. I was asked to make more. Lol. Thank you Jen for another superb recipe. You are my secret weapon in the kitchen. 🙂
These are delicious and so easy! I love a crowd-pleasing recipe where I’ll almost always have the ingredients on hand. I made a double batch in a 13 X 9-inch pan last night and cut them this morning. They cut beautifully. Another keeper from Once Upon a Chef!
Made this recipe following pretty much all instructions. I used an old Corning Ware pan that was 8 x 8 and baked the blondies 25 minutes, without parchment, having buttered the dish well beforehand. I did use dark chocolate chips, as they are less sweet and tend not to melt too much. That said, I loved this recipe, which gave me the buttery, chewy texture so hard to find in blonde recipes. So, thanks so very much for the yummy results.
Great recipe! Perfect for an impromptu New Years Eve Dessert with the family! I followed the recipe and baked in my round iron skillet.
This seems like a wonderful recipe! I personally, however, like either more chewy/cake-like blondie recipes. Are there any recommendations you might have as to how to adapt this recipe to accomplish that? Thanks so much!
Hi Connie, You can increase the flour a bit to get a chewier blondie. Hope that helps!
Can you use brown butter?
Sure – Hope you enjoy!
Really delicious! I used chocolate wafers (I prefer the taste over chips) and walnuts. Really moist and probably the easiest thing I’ve ever baked.
I made these for my six year old as his birthday “cake” since he doesn’t like cake and he loved it! My husband is not a fan of blondies but he said they were delicious and was disappointed they were devoured so quickly. I don’t normally have dark brown sugar on hand so I added a teaspoon of molasses and it added a nice richness. Great recipe!