Best Ever Chocolate-Free Blondies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the optional walnuts and chocolate chips, if desired.
7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per bar
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sodium: 160mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chewy
• Buttery and nutty flavor
• Chocolate-free for those who prefer a different taste
• Perfect for parties, picnics, or as a quick dessert

User Comments:

• "These blondies are the perfect balance of chewy and moist. They have a great nutty flavor from the walnuts and a hint of sweetness from the sugar."
• "I love that these blondies are chocolate-free. They're a great option for people who don't like chocolate or who have allergies."
• "I made these blondies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the rich, buttery flavor."
• "I added some chocolate chips to my blondies and they turned out amazing. The combination of chocolate and nutty flavors was perfect."
• "These blondies are so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I highly recommend them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make gluten-free blondies, use a gluten-free flour blend.
• To make vegan blondies, use vegan butter and eggs.
• If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or pecans.
• If you don't have chocolate chips, you can add a swirl of chocolate sauce or melted chocolate to the top of the blondies before baking.