Berry Blondies
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My easy Berry Blondies are rich and buttery, full of deep brown sugar flavor and swirls of strawberry jam. They bake up chewy and soft, with crisp edges and a gooey, jam-filled center that makes each bite feel special.
Table of Contents
- Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- In Photos: How To Make Berry Blondies
- More Blondie Recipes
Blondies are sometimes called the vanilla cousin of brownies. They use brown sugar and butter instead of cocoa or chocolate, which gives them a rich, caramel-like sweetness and a dense, chewy texture.
For this recipe, strawberry jam is swirled into the batter before baking. This adds fruity flavor and a pretty marbled look, making the bars feel classic and comforting with a fresh berry twist.
These bars look like they came from a bakery, but they are so easy to make. You don’t need a mixer or any complicated steps. With just a few pantry staples, you will have a pan of sweet, golden blondies.
These blondies are great for potlucks, brunch, afternoon coffee, or any time you want a simple homemade treat. They look as good as they taste.
Here’s Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Soft, chewy texture with buttery caramel notes make these the perfect dessert!
- Beautiful swirls of strawberry jam are in every bar.
- This is an easy, one-bowl recipe!
- No complicated ingredients required, either. Just basic pantry staples.
- Berry blondies are great for making ahead.
- Wonderful for sharing, gifting, or serving at parties!
Ingredients You’ll Need
The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains the full list with all of the amounts. Refer to that when you’re cooking.
- Light brown sugar: Loosely packed, for rich sweetness and chewy texture.
- Unsalted butter: Melted, for moisture and buttery flavor.
- Eggs: Large, to bind the batter and add structure.
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste: For warm, sweet flavor.
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure for the blondies.
- Baking powder: Helps the bars rise slightly.
- Baking soda: Contributes to tenderness and browning.
- Kosher salt: Balances the sweetness.
- Strawberry jam: Loosened before swirling for fruity flavor throughout.
In Photos: How To Make Berry Blondies
Step 1: Prep the pan
Preheat your oven and line a square baking pan with parchment paper. This will help you lift the blondies out easily after they cool.
Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients
Whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
Step 3: Fold in the dry ingredients
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir only until everything is mixed. The batter should be thick.
Step 4: Add to pan
Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan.
Step 5: Add the jam
Stir the jam well until it is loose, then drizzle it over the batter.
Step 6: Swirl and bake
Use a skewer or the tip of a knife to swirl the jam into the batter.
Step 7: Bake
Bake until the edges are set, and the center is still a little wobbly.
Step 8: Cool completely
It is important to let the blondies cool completely before cutting. This helps them set and makes it easier to slice them neatly.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour. Stirring too much can make the bars tough.
- Stir the jam until it is loose before swirling it in. This helps it spread easily and makes nicer ribbons.
- Do not overbake the blondies. They will keep setting as they cool, so a slightly wobbly center is what you want.
- If you can, use parchment paper with extra hanging over the sides. This makes it much easier to lift and slice the blondies.
- For neat slices, chill the blondies briefly after they cool, then cut them with a sharp knife.
More Blondie Recipes
- Almond Blondies
- Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Peanut Butter Blondies
- Apple Blondies with Maple Icing
- Oatmeal Raisin Blondies
- Snickers Blondie Tart
Berry Blondies
Ingredients
- 2 cups (440 g) light brown sugar, loosely packed
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large (88 g) eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) vanilla extract, or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) kosher salt
- 6 ounces (170.1 g) strawberry jam, (approx.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mist a 9×9-inch baking pan with non-stick spray, and line it with parchment paper.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, smoothing it in an even layer.
- Vigorously stir the jam to loosen it to a pourable consistency, then drizzle it over the blondie batter.
- Use a skewer or the point of a sharp knife to swirl the jam into the blondie batter.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until set around the edges but still very wobbly towards the center.
- Cool completely and cut into squares.
