Maple Pretzel Chocolate Chip Blondies (Printable)

Gooey blondies with maple, melted chocolate, and crisp pretzels in every delicious bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Blondie Base

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup mini pretzels, roughly chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped pretzels until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 23–28 minutes, or until the blondie is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center reveals moist crumbs.
07 - Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment, then cut into 16 squares for serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry and fridge staples you probably already have
  • Ready to eat warm in under an hour with minimal cleanup required
  • Perfect balance of salty crunch and rich sweetness thanks to pretzels and maple syrup
  • Soft chewy blondie texture that never turns out dry or cakey
02 -
  • Rich in textures from crunchy pretzels to gooey chocolate pools
  • Rises beautifully without any mixer and zero fuss
  • Keeps fresh for days and freezes well for lunchbox treats
03 -
  • Let the blondies cool for at least thirty minutes so they hold their shape
  • Parchment paper makes it much easier to lift out and slice clean squares
  • Use chopped chocolate for more dramatic chocolate puddles in each piece
  • Do not overbake The center should appear slightly underdone since blondies firm up as they cool
  • If using salted pretzels cut back on added salt in the dough for balance
  • Chopped chocolate creates larger gooey pools than chips if you want extra decadence
  • To keep the top pretty reserve the best looking pretzel pieces for the surface and gently press in right before baking
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