These Bourbon Chocolate Chip Blondies are rich, chewy dessert bars made with dark brown sugar, melted butter, and a hint of bourbon for warm caramel flavor. They 're a perfect blend of cozy comfort and indulgent sweetness.
I love baking these blondies on cool fall evenings, but they're just as welcome any time of year when you need a simple yet special dessert that feels homemade and full of heart!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Rich flavor: the brown sugar and bourbon give these blondies a deep, buttery sweetness.
Chewy texture: melted butter and the right balance of sugar make every bite soft and chewy.
Simple and special: easy to make yet elegant enough for holidays or a cozy dessert any time of year.
Key Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Blondies
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Butter: melted butter gives the blondies a soft, chewy texture and rich flavor.
- Dark brown sugar: adds moisture and deep caramel notes.
- Bourbon: brings a warm, subtle depth that makes these bourbon blondies extra special.
- Vanilla extract: rounds out the sweetness with a hint of flavor.
- Mini chocolate chips: ensure chocolate in every bite.
- Walnuts: add crunch and balance the sweetness.
- Fleur de sel: (grey sea salts) are optional, but a sprinkle enhances the flavor and creates that sweet-salty finish.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Pecans can be used instead of walnuts for a softer crunch.
- Milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for a milder sweetness.
- Maple syrup (1 tablespoon) can replace the bourbon for a non alcoholic, cozy flavor twist).
Variations on Bourbon Chocolate Chip Blondies
- Salted Caramel Blondies: drizzle with caramel sauce before baking for extra gooeyness.
- Expresso Chip Blondies: add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder for a mocha flavor.
- Holiday blondies: stir in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for a festive dessert bar.
Tips for the Best Chewy Blondies
- Don't overbake. Remove from the oven when the center is just set for that soft, fudgy texture.
- Cool completely. Blondies firm up as they cool, making them easier to slice.
- Use parchment paper. It helps lift the bars from the pan cleanly and keeps edges from sticking.
How to Store
Store cooled blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
More Easy Dessert Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy baking rich dessert bars like these, try my Brown Butter M&M Blondies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars, 7 Layer Bars, and Junior Mint Brownies
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📖 Recipe
Bourbon Chocolate Chip Blondies
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Medium Mixing Bowls
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 pinch fleur de sel (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar to combine.
- Whisk in the eggs, bourbon, and vanilla to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts and pour batter into prepared dish. Sprinkle with grey sea salts.
- Bake for 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center of blondies comes out clean..
Suzanne says
How much brown sugar ?
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Suzanne, this post has been in process of updating but I have added the recipe card with the full ingredient list (including the brown sugar).
Leslie says
Ohhh the grey sea salt addition..yes indeed!
vanillasugarblog says
I just made pumpkin blondies Shel.
Love the addition of the grey sea salt--a must!