Fireworks Blondies
These festive blondies packed with red, white, and blue M&Ms are ideal for celebrations, combining chewy texture with caramel sweetness from brown sugar.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Provides a rich and creamy base.
- 2 cups packed brown sugar Delivers deep caramel flavors.
- 2 large eggs Help bind the ingredients.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds warm, aromatic flavor.
- 1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the blondies rise.
- 2 cups all purpose flour Forms the base structure.
Mix-ins
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms Adds colorful pops and crunch.
- 1/4 cup patriotic sprinkles Enhances visual appeal.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until crumbly.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
Cooking
- Mix in salt, baking powder, and gradually add flour.
- Stir in M&Ms and patriotic sprinkles.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing it out.
- Optionally top with extra M&Ms for visual appeal.
- Bake for about 22-25 minutes until golden.
Serving
- Allow to cool before cutting. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best results, allow blondies to cool completely before slicing. They can be customized with various mix-ins.