Name: Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus a handful for sprinkling on top; 1/2 cup Fisher chopped pecans, plus a handful for sprinkling on top

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies is one of my favorite quick recipes when I want that chocolate chip cookie taste.

This post is sponsored in partnership with Fisher Nuts. All opinions are my own.

Making this Chocolate Chip Blondie Recipe

I have been tasked with bringing something “sweet” and “kid friendly” to our neighbor’s this Sunday for a little game day get together. I decided that these Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies would be perfect low maintenance but tasty treat to share.

They are the perfect go-to if I don’t already have some frozen cookie dough on hand or don’t have the time to invest in preparing my favorite chocolate chip cookies.

I love the taste and crunch that the chopped up pecans add to the bars. If you have a nut allergy to account for this recipe will do just fine with omitting the pecans. I usually end up making 2 pans, one with and one without nuts so everyone is happy.

Kids will like them because they have that familiar chocolate chip cookie taste. Parents will like them because they are easy to cut up into small squares for the kiddos instead of handing off gigantic cookies.

And I like them because these little blondies are small enough that I can convince myself that eating more than one is okay.

Tools Needed to Make Chocolate Chip Blondies

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare these easy chocolate chip blondies. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

Measuring Cup and Spoon Set – to measure the ingredients for these blonde brownies.
Large Bowl – to make the blondie batter in.
Wire Whisk – to sift the dry ingredients with.
Rubber Spatula – to stir the batter and scrape the sides of the large mixing bowl.
Parchment Paper – to line the bottom of the pan with.
9×9 Square Baking Pan – to bake the chewy blondies in.
Wire Rack – to cool the blondies on before cutting.

What’s in these Chocolate Chip Blondies?

One of the things that is so great about this recipe is most of the ingredients are basic pantry items. If you are someone who bakes on occasion you might already have everything you’ll need!

All-Purpose Flour
Ground Cinnamon
Baking Powder
Sea Salt
Brown Sugar
Melted Butter
Large Egg
Pure Vanilla Extract
Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Chopped Pecans

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions to make these easy blondies, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe FAQs

Got questions about how to make this recipe for chewy chocolate chip blondies? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Do I have to use mini chocolate chips?

Nope! I personally like the mini chocolate chips in these blondie bars because you get more bites of chocolate throughout each square.

Feel free to use regular sized chocolate chips if that’s what you have on hand or you just prefer them!

Can I use a different flavor of chocolate chips?

Sure! We have made this recipe with dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips. They’re good with all of these flavors!

Will this work if I make a double batch?

Yes! I recommend using a 9×13 inch pan if you double the recipe.

However, the bake time will be slightly longer. Set a timer for 18 minutes, then test with a toothpick. If they aren’t done, add an extra 5 minutes before testing again. Repeat until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars are golden brown.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature. Make sure the blondie bars have cooled to room temperature before packaging them.

Can I freeze chocolate chip blondies?

These freeze really well. Just make sure to cool the bars completely first. I like to vacuum seal them before freezing so they stay super fresh.

Here’s what you need to do if you d on’t have a vacuum sealer:

Place in a gallon sized ziplock bag in one flat layer.
Zip the bag most of the way, and then insert a straw into the bag to suck out extra air.
Remove the straw and zip completely.
Don’t forget to label the bag with recipe name and date.

Try this Recipe at Home!

Next time you’re looking for an easy one-bowl recipe, give this pecan and chocolate chip blondie recipe a try!

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Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies

Yield: 12 bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 22 minutes

Total Time: 32 minutes

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies is one of my favorite quick recipes when I want that chocolate chip cookie taste. They are the perfect go-to if I don’t already have some frozen cookie dough or don’t have the time to invest in preparing my favorite chocolate chip cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 egg
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus a handful for sprinkling on top
1/2 cup Fisher chopped pecans, plus a handful for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper - if you don't know how to do that, check out this tutorial for lining pans with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, add the brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until well blended. Then use a wooden spoon to stir in the flour mixture just until moistened, do not beat. Add the 1/2 cup chopped pecans and the 1/2 cup chocolate chips and gently stir into the batter.
Add the batter to the prepared pan. Spray a spatula with cooking spray to grease and use that to evenly spread the batter. Sprinkle the extra nuts and chocolate chips on top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bars are golden brown. Remove from oven and cook in the pan on a wire rack. When cool, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan. Cut into 12 squares.

Notes

These freeze really well. Just make sure to cool the bars completely first. Place in a gallon sized ziplock bag in one flat layer. Zip the bag most of the way, and then insert a straw into the bag to suck out extra air. Remove the straw and zip completely. Don't forget to label the bag with recipe name and date.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 140Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g

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