Patriotic Blondies

These homemade patriotic blondies are soft, chewy, rich, and bursting with a buttery flavor. These chewy dessert bars are great any day of the week, but to make these festive for the 4th of July, I added Red, White and Blue chocolate chips and M&Mโ€™s. You can never go wrong with adding chopped Oreos to any type of dessert. 

Patriotic Blondies on white plate with red and white checkered table cloth

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With the 4th of July right around the corner, itโ€™s time to start thinking about what we are making. I know this homemade blondie recipe is definitely making an appearance on our holiday table. Now that I think about it, I think I will make them for Memorial Day also. 

What are blondies

A Blondie is a dessert cookie-style bar. It resembles a brownie, but instead of being made with chocolate, a blondie is made with vanilla and brown sugar. Blondies have a caramel taste which is so delicious. 

Topping Suggestions and Substitutions 

  • Butterscotch chips
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Peanut Butter Chips 
  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Chopped Nuts – Walnuts are great
  • Cookies Pieces of your choice
  • Chopped candy bars
Blondie batter in red pan, and blondie ingredients mixed in bowl

How To Make Homemade Blondies

Step 1. Preheat the oven and spray a 9×13 baking dish with pam baking spray

Step 2. Using a hand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, sugar,

egg and vanilla until combined

Step 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder

and salt until combined

Step 4. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet until combined

Step 5. Fold in ยพ C M&Mโ€™s and chocolate chips 

Step 6. Fold in 1 ยฝ C chopped Oreos into the batter

Step 7. Press the dough into the baking dish

Step 8. Sprinkle the remaining M&Mโ€™s, chocolate chips, and chopped Oreos on top

Step 9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown

Step 10. Remove and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars

Recipe FAQS

How do I store and freeze homemade blondies

Once you have made your blondies, you will need to allow them to cool completely to store them. Place in an airtight container or storage bag and store for up to one week on the counter. No need to put these in the fridge.ย 
To freeze blondies, slice them to the size that you want to serve them. Once you have cut your bars, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to three months. To thaw, simply place on the counter until warm.ย 

Cooking Tips

  • For softer cake-like bars, use cake flour.
  • Dark brown sugar will also work for these bars.

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patrotic blondies close up on white saucer with red and white checkered background, and red and blue m&ms on plate.

Patriotic Blondies

Patriotic Blondies are sweet and chewy. This festive dessert is perfect for the summer holidays.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 9 Servings
Calories: 1023kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • 9×13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • ยฝ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ยฝ cups flour
  • 1 cup Red M&Mโ€™s
  • 1 cup Blue M&Mโ€™s
  • 1 cup white M&Mโ€™s
  • 2 cups Chopped Oreos
  • 1 cup chocolate chips I used Red White and Blue Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and spray a 9×13 baking dish with pam baking spray
  • Using a hand mixer, beat together the butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg and vanilla until combined
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until combined
  • Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients into the wet until combined
  • Fold in ยพ cup each of M&Mโ€™s and chocolate chips
  • Fold in 1 ยฝ C chopped oreos into the batter
  • Press the dough into the baking dish
  • Sprinkle the remaining M&Mโ€™ss, chocolate chips and chopped oreos on top
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown
  • Remove and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars

Notes

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Make sure that your butter is at room temperature before beginning.
You can use dark brown sugar instead.ย  Using dark brown sugar will give a more caramel like taste.ย 
If you cannot find red, white and blue chocolate chips, semi sweet, milk chocolate or while chocolate will work just fine.ย 

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 1023kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 105g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 6mg

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