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These pumpkin blondies are easy to make, soft, moist, and chewy with the perfect balance of sweet fall flavors. Studded with white chocolate chips, they’re a favorite with everyone who tries them and can be made gluten and/or dairy-free with simple swaps, if needed.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20-25 mins Total: 30-35 mins
Servings: 24 bars 1x

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • ¾ cup butter, melted*
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour**
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips, additional 3 tablespoons for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mist a rimmed quarter sheet pan or 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
  3. To the same bowl, add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until well combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips
  4. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle additional white chocolate chips over top of the batter. 
  5. Bake until the center is set, 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting into 24 bars. 
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

* For dairy-free blondies, use plant-based stick butter for dairy-free option (such as Miyoko’s, Earth Balance, or Country Crock). Also, use dairy-free white chocolate chips, such as Enjoy Life brand. 

** For gluten-free blondies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1-To-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour Blend.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 blondie
  • Calories: 107
  • Fat: 6 g
  • (Sat Fat: 4 g)
  • Sodium: 78 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • (Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 6 g)
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 21 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Ana Ankeny