White chocolate and pistachios pair so well in the fudgy, buttery blondie recipe.

Drizzle the tops of the blondies with melted chocolate and sprinkle on extra pistachios for the most delicious dessert.

I love blondies as an easy dessert like my apple pie blondies and blueberry lemon blondies as they’re so simple to make! Their soft and chewy texture is so hard to resist and that’s why I love these soft and chewy white chocolate pistachio blondies.

why you’ll love these simple white chocolate pistachios blondies

• You get delicious pistachio flavour in every bite so pistachio lovers, this ones for you!
• These blondies are a wonderful dessert anytime of year.
• The soft texture of these blondies is irresistible! They’re like a soft delicious cookie.

ingredients needed to make these delicious blondies

Butter: unsalted butter is key to the base of this recipe

Sugar: light brown sugar and granulated white sugar is best combination of sugars for these white chocolate pistachio blondies; if all you have is dark brown sugar, that works as a substitute for the light brown sugar if needed

Egg: an egg is needed to bind the whole blondie batter together; a room temperature egg is best

Vanilla extract: vanilla extract brings the flavours together

Almond extract: a touch of almond extract enhances the pistachio flavor

Flour: all purpose flour is the key ingredient to the batter

White chocolate: I love to use white chocolate chips in this recipe but you could substitute with chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chunks

Pistachios: salted or unsalted pistachios can be used in these white chocolate blondies

how to make these white chocolate pistachio blondies

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, white and brown sugar until combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract and mix well.

Step 3: Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) into wet ingredients, stirring until everything comes together in a smooth batter and no clumps of flour remain (it will be quite thick like cookie dough). Add in the white chocolate chips and roughly chopped pistachios and fold in until well combined.

Step 4: Transfer the blondie batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top so the batter reaches the edges of the pan.

Step 5: Bake for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 6: Once cooled, make the white chocolate drizzle by adding the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 seconds, until melted, this can take 1 minute total or so.

Step 7: Drizzle the blondies with melted white chocolate chips, add extra chopped pistachios to the top of the blondies and cut into 9 or 12 squares and enjoy!

​Expert tips

• Elevate these white chocolate pistachio blondies even further by adding a sprinkle of flaky salt to each blondie.
• Cooking times can always vary depending on your oven. So, I suggest checking for doneness at 24 minutes as they may take less or more time than indicated in the recipe.
• Make these into Christmas blondies by substituting half of the white chocolate for dried cranberries.

Common questions

Can I use dark chocolate instead?
If white chocolate isn’t your favourite, substitute with dark chocolate chips or chunks instead.

Can I use a different sized pan?
I don’t recommend using a 9×9 pan as the blondies will be far to thin.

How to store

Once the white chocolate pistachio blondies are cooled and cut into squares, store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or up to 1 month in the freezer.

More delicious blondies recipes to love from the blog

Lemon Blueberry Blondies

The Best Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Blondies Recipe

Snickerdoodle Blondies

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Simple & Delicious White Chocolate Pistachio Blondies

These White Chocolate Pistachio Blondies are incredibly simple to make! Drizzled with white chocolate, they're delicious anytime of year.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword blondies, pistachio, white chocolate

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 9 - 12 squares

Author Jess

Ingredients

For the white chocolate pistachio blondies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped shelled lightly salted (or salted) pistachios, plus more for garnish

For the white chocolate drizzle

• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

• Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. (If using a 9x9 pan see notes below on baking time).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, white and brown sugar until combined. Add the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract and mix well.
• Using a spoon or spatula, mix flour, baking powder and salt into wet ingredients, stirring until everything comes together and no clumps of flour remain (it will be quite thick like cookie dough). Add in the white chocolate chips and roughly chopped pistachios and fold in until well combined.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top so the batter reaches the edges of the pan.
• Bake for 24-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. You'll see the sides of the blondies get a little golden brown and pull away from the sides of the pan. Don't over bake. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan.
• Once cooled, make the white chocolate drizzle by adding the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring after each 30 seconds, until melted, this can take 1 minute total or so.
• Drizzle the blondies with melted white chocolate chips, top with extra roughly chopped pistachios and cut into 9 or 12 squares and enjoy!

Notes

• Elevate these white chocolate pistachio blondies even further by adding a sprinkle of flaky salt to each blondie.
• Cooking times can always vary depending on your oven. So, I suggest checking for doneness at 24 minutes as they may take less or more time than indicated in the recipe.
• Make these into Christmas blondies by substituting half of the white chocolate for dried cranberries.

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You’ll find all of the flavours of an apple pie with cinnamon, apples, brown sugar and butter.

You can make this recipe in just one bowl and they bake in under 30 minutes so it’s the perfect fall treat!

I seriously think these apple blondies are one of my BEST Fall desserts. They are soft, chewy and buttery and they have the perfect amount of cinnamon-spice; these apple blondie bars are truly a favorite recipe of mine during this season.

I love baking with apples in the Fall, especially apple recipes like these muffins or this divine cake. If you’re a fan of apple desserts in the Fall season but don’t want to spend time making a pie or cake, you should definitely make these Apple Pie Blondies.

Why you’ll love this apple recipe

• This apple blondies recipe bakes in under 30 minutes!
• It’s packed with fall flavors like warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg and sweet apples.
• They make the most perfect fall dessert because they’re packed with fall flavours and so easy to make!
• You don’t need an electric mixer for this recipe, everything is made in just one bowl.
• These blondies are made with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry and fridge!

These are truly one of the easiest Fall desserts to make when you’re craving something cozy! Pair with a warm drink and call it a day.

Ingredients needed to make apple blondies

Unsalted Butter: The base of this apple blondie recipe; every delicious blondie recipe starts with melted butter!

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar offers a more molasses-type flavour than regular sugar.

Egg: One egg is all you need to keep this blondie batter together.

Vanilla:

Vanilla extract complements the other spices for the perfect apple pie flavour.

Flour: All purpose flour is all you need to bring this batter together. See my notes below for how to make these gluten-free.

Baking Powder: Makes sure to give these blondies the rise they need.

Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg are quintessential apple pie flavours so they’re a must for this recipe!

Salt: Since we’re using unsalted butter, we add salt so we can control how much goes in the recipe. It’s a must to help balance out the rest of the sweeter apple pie flavours.

Apples: The star of the show, fresh apples are a must for this recipe! I like to use Gala apples in this recipe as they have a litle bit of sweetness but are more tender apples so they bake nicely in these blondies.

Step by step process to make apple pie blondies

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, an egg and vanilla extract to form a deliciously caramel mixture.
• Next add the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt) into the wet ingredients.
• Using a spoon or spatula, stir all of the ingredients together until combined. You’ll have a delicious dough that’s fairly thick.
• Then, you’ll fold in the chopped apples; add the dough to a parchment paper lined square baking pan and bake in a preheated oven

Expert tips for making this apple blondie recipe

• Top these apple bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect dessert!
• Don’t overmix the batter; you want to mix the blonde batter until just combined. This helps to keep the finished blondie tender and chewy when baked.
• When baking, you want to take these blondies out of the oven when they’re just golden around the edges and slightly underbaked in the middle. While the apple pie blondies cool in the pan, they’ll continue to bake which allows for the best soft and chewy treat.

FAQ

What is the best apple to use for baking?
When using apples in baking recipes, you want a firm enough apple that holds it shape while cooking. Here’s a few baking apples which I like to use in recipes:

• Granny Smith apples
• Gala apples **I used Gala apples for these apple pie blondies**
• Honeycrisp apples
• Ambroisia apples
• Pink Lady apple

Can I make this recipe gluten-free using gluten-free flour?
I would suggest substituting the flour in the recipe with a 1:1 gluten free baking flour to make this recipe gluten-free.

Should I adjust the baking time if I use a 9×9 pan instead of a 8×8 square pan?
YES! If using a 9×9 baking pan, blondies will not take as long to bake. Start checking doneness around 20-22 minutes of cooking time.

Storage for these apple pie blondies

Store leftover blondies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

More apple recipes to love from the blog:

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Cake

Savoury Apple Cheddar Tart

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

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The Best Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pie Blondies Recipe

These cinnamon-spiced Apple Pie Blondies are a simple Fall dessert you can make in just one bowl. Soft, chewy and packed with juicy apples!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 9 squares

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 large apple, peeled & cored, cut into 1/4 inch pieces

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. (If using a 9x9 pan see notes below on baking time).
• In a mixing bowl, mix together melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
• Mix dry ingredients into wet, stirring until everything comes together and no clumps of flour remain. Fold in the chopped apples to the batter.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared pan (it will quite thick like cookie dough) and smooth out the top so the batter reaches the edges of the pan.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool, cut into 9 or 12 squares and enjoy!

Notes

BAKING PAN: If using a 9x9 baking pan, blondies will not take as long to bake. Start checking doneness around 20-22 minutes of cooking time.

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These soft and chewy blondies don’t need a mixer and are ready to go in the oven in just 10 minutes.

I’ve topped them with the best white chocolate drizzle too!

Come Spring & Summer, easy blueberry desserts are all I want to make! Whether it’s these blueberry lemon bars or my blueberry muffins, to me there is nothing that signifies warm weather more than baked goods packed with blueberry flavor! These lemon blueberry blondies are sure to be a family favorite for barbecues, get-together’s and picnics.

Why you’ll love these lemon blueberry blondies

• Lemons and blueberries are a classic combination for a reason! The zesty lemon pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart blueberries.
• This is the perfect blondie recipe for blueberry season.
• You don’t need a stand mixer or hand held mixer to make these lemon blueberry blondies, just a mixing bowl.
• I’ve topped these blueberry blondies with a white chocolate drizzle but that is totally optional.

Ingredients Needed to make this recipe

Blueberries: I recommend using fresh blueberries for this blondie recipe. Frozen blueberries release too much water when baking.

Lemons: we’ll be using the zest from a lemon to get maximum lemon flavor.

Flour: I’ve only tested this recipe with all purpose flour.

Butter: make sure the melted butter isn’t still too warm when you add it to the other wet ingredients!

Sugar: white and brown sugar make the best batter.

Egg: to keep the easy batter together.

Baking powder: important to make sure these blondies rise.

White chocolate chips: melted, they make the best drizzle to top this dessert!

Step by Step Process to make these lemon blueberry blondies

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter, white and brown sugar together until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk once more. Finally, whisk in the lemon zest.

Step 3: Using a spoon or rubber spatula, fold in the flour, baking powder and salt into the wet ingredients. Stir until a batter forms and there are no more streaks of flour. The batter will be quite thick, almost like cookie dough. Stir in the fresh blueberries.

Step 4: Pour the blondie batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top so it is even.

Step 5: Bake the blueberry blondies for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely, then cut into 9 or 12 squares.

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Lemon Blueberry Blondies

These Lemon Blueberry Blondies are the perfect one-bowl dessert! Drizzled with white chocolate, they're delicious in the Spring & Summer.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword blondies, blueberry

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 9 -12 squares

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• zest from 1 lemon (about 2 tsp lemon zest)
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. (If using a 9x9 pan see notes below on baking time).
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, white and brown sugar until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well. Whisk in the lemon zest.
• Using a spoon or spatula, mix flour, baking powder and salt into wet ingredients, stirring until everything comes together and no clumps of flour remain (it will be quite thick like cookie dough). Gently stir in the blueberries.
• Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top so the batter reaches the edges of the pan.
• Bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan.
• Once cooled, drizzled with melted white chocolate chips and cut into 9 or 12 squares and enjoy!

Notes

• Cooking times can always vary depending on your oven or if you use a larger square baking pan such as a 9x9. So, I suggest checking for doneness as they may take less or more time than indicated in the recipe.
• Once the blondies are cooled and cut into squares, store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days or up to 1 month in the freezer.
• Should you use frozen blueberries? Frozen berries can release alot of water when cooking so definitely stick to fresh blueberries for this recipe.

FAQ

Can I use a different sized pan?
You can use a 9×9 pan, but the blondies will be thinner, so I recommend checking for doneness as they will take less time in the oven.

Can I use frozen blueberries?
Frozen blueberries release a lot more moisture when baking versus fresh blueberries, so I really recommend sticking to fresh blueberries for this recipe.

Expert Tips for making these blueberry lemon bars

• I love drizzling over melted white chocolate icing, but these lemon blueberry blondies are delicious without it too!
• You do not want dry and cakey blondies, so make sure to check on them in your oven so they don’t overbake! Ovens really vary and the temperature can fluctuate, so I recommend keeping an eye on them.
• Make sure the parchment paper slightly overhangs the sides of the pan, that will make it so much easier to lift the cooled blondies out.

Storage

Once the blueberry lemon blondies are sliced, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, let the blondies cool completely then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Let them thaw at room temperature before enjoying.

More delicious dessert bars to love from the blog:

Strawberry Crumble Bars

Snickerdoodle Blondies

Apple Pie Blondies

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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