13 Easy Blondie Recipes You’ll Want to Try

Blondies are the kind of dessert that works for just about any time of year, but they really shine when the weather turns cooler. These bars are dense, chewy, and loaded with flavor — no frosting, no layers, just one pan of pure, buttery goodness. From warm fall spices and maple syrup to zesty lemon and melty chocolate chips, blondies are easy to customize and quick to pull together. This collection brings together seasonal favorites like pumpkin and apple cider with creative spins like candy corn or browned butter. Whether you’re baking for a gathering, a gift, or your own afternoon snack, these blondies deliver rich flavor and simple prep with every batch.

Birthday Oreo Blondies

Cookie bars topped with broken golden cookies and colorful sprinkles, cut into squares and arranged on a baking tray. — Birthday Oreo Blondies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

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Crushed Birthday Cake Oreos and sprinkles turn this blondie into a celebration in bar form. The cookies soften slightly while baking, blending into the chewy base. Every bite is colorful, fun, and packed with vanilla flavor. A great pick for parties or just brightening up the day.
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Sweet Potato Blondies

A batch of chocolate chip blondies cut into squares, with one piece partially removed and another piece turned on its side. — Sweet Potato Blondies. Photo credit: Eat Fresh Glow.

Mashed sweet potato adds a soft texture and earthy sweetness to these bars. Cinnamon and brown sugar bring out the warm, fall-inspired flavor. They bake up moist with chewy edges and a lightly spiced aroma. A great alternative to pumpkin with a little more depth.
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Pumpkin Blondies

Pumpkin purée gives these blondies a smooth, dense texture with plenty of warm spice. The bars are soft without being cakey, and they hold their shape well. You can mix in chocolate chips or nuts, but they’re just as good plain. These are fall in dessert form.
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Lemon Blondies

Three lemon bars stacked on a white plate, surrounded by white chocolate chips and lemon slices, with a colorful cloth in the background. — Lemon Blondies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Bright lemon zest and juice give these bars a tart contrast to the rich, buttery base. The crumb is soft and chewy with a lemon glaze that adds just enough sweetness. These work well as a lighter option when you want something fresh. Perfect for spring baking or citrus lovers year-round.
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Easy Apple Cider Blondies

Reduced apple cider adds concentrated flavor to these cozy, fall-forward blondies. Brown sugar and cinnamon round out the taste, while the texture stays soft and smooth. Add a drizzle of glaze or dust with powdered sugar to finish. Great with a warm drink on a chilly day.
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Maple Blondies Recipe

Maple syrup brings a deep, sweet flavor that pairs well with pecans, walnuts, or white chocolate chips. These blondies bake up golden and soft, with just the right amount of chew. They feel a little more grown-up than your average dessert bar. Simple, sweet, and totally satisfying.
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Blondies Recipe

This classic version is all about the basics, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and just enough flour to hold it together. The result is rich and chewy with crisp edges and a soft center. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Easy to dress up or leave plain.
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Salted Caramel Blondies

Caramel sauce swirled into the batter gives these blondies a gooey texture and bold flavor. A sprinkle of sea salt on top adds the perfect contrast. They bake into soft, golden bars with pockets of sweet richness. Serve warm for an extra treat.
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Browned Butter Blondies

Rectangular pumpkin bars topped with icing and pecans, cut into triangles and arranged on parchment paper on a wooden surface. — Browned Butter Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Browning the butter adds a nutty, toasty flavor that deepens the richness of these bars. The result is a more complex, slightly savory blondie that still hits all the sweet notes. They’re simple but taste like you did something fancy. No mix-ins needed, the flavor does the work.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies

Chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares on parchment paper with a knife on a wooden surface. — Chocolate Chip Blondies. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

A classic combo that never disappoints, these blondies are packed with chocolate chips in every bite. The base is buttery and soft with a chewy finish. The chips stay slightly melty even after cooling. An easy crowd-pleaser with big cookie energy.
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Candy Corn Blondies

A blondie bar with candy corn pieces is placed on a white surface, with more candy corn scattered nearby and a wooden plate in the background. — Candy Corn Blondies. Photo credit: Modern Honey.

Candy corn melts slightly into the dough while baking, giving these bars little pockets of chewy sweetness. The blondie base keeps them soft and buttery, while the candy adds color and fun. They’re festive and a little nostalgic. Great for Halloween trays or fall parties.
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Ultimate Blondies with Chocolate Chips

A square baking pan filled with baked dessert bars featuring a golden-brown, slightly cracked, and textured top. — Ultimate Blondies with Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

These thick bars are loaded with chocolate chips, baked until the edges are golden and the center stays gooey. A mix of brown sugar and vanilla gives them a rich, deep flavor. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate in every bite. If you’re only making one blondie recipe, this one checks all the boxes.
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Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies

White and dark chocolate chips mix with toasted pecans in this rich, chewy bar. The pecans add crunch, while the double chocolate keeps every bite decadent. These are slightly more indulgent than the classic blondie, but just as easy to make. Perfect for gifting or holiday trays.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies