Description
These pumpkin blondies are the perfect fall dessert—soft, chewy, and packed with warm spices and real pumpkin puree. Easy to make in one bowl, they’re a delightful twist on classic blondies.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree; whisk until fully combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and pecans if using.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or replace with pumpkin seeds.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Blondies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT28M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg