Perfect Holiday Gingerbread Blondies
Gingerbread blondies combine the best of both worlds: the chewy, soft texture of classic blondies with the warm, spiced flavor of gingerbread thanks to molasses. You only need one bowl and a few ingredients to whip up these delicious treats. They are simple, festive, and perfect for the holiday season.
Tips for Making the Best Gingerbread Blondies:
- Cream Butter and Sugar Well: Make sure to cream the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy for the best texture.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the dry ingredients just until combined to avoid making the blondies too dense.
- Prepare the Pan: Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Watch the Baking Time: Bake until the blondies are golden and chewy on the edges and soft in the center.
- Optional Topping: Sprinkle white chocolate chips on top right after baking for a melty, delicious finish.
Gingerbread Blondies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- – 1 ¼ cup softened butter (2 ½ sticks)
- – ½ cup granulated sugar
- – ½ cup brown sugar
- – ¼ cup molasses
- – 1 egg
- – 2 cups flour
- – ½ teaspoon salt
- – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- – 1 teaspoon cloves
- – 1 teaspoon ginger
- – ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- – ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars on medium-high speed for 1 minute until well combined.
- Add the molasses and egg, and mix on medium-high speed for another minute until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Spread the batter into an 8×8-inch metal pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the center is soft and the edges are chewy.
- Optionally, top with white chocolate chips after baking. They will melt beautifully into the blondies.
