Graham Blondies With Chocolate Chips
These brown sugar blondies get extra flavor and texture from graham cracker crumbs, and they are full of chocolate chips or chunks.
These graham blondies are soft, chewy, and loaded with brown sugar flavor. The addition of finely crushed graham cracker crumbs gives them a subtle honeyed depth and a pleasantly tender texture that sets them apart from classic blondies.
They’re packed with chocolate chips (or chunks!) and can be customized with nuts or coconut. Best of all, the batter comes together quickly in one bowl, making these an easy, dependable treat for bake sales, potlucks, or weeknight dessert cravings.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Chewy and flavorful. The graham crumbs add a toasty, honey-like note that complements the brown sugar.
Quick to make. One bowl, no fuss, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Easy to customize. Add different chips, nuts, or coconut for endless variations.
Perfect texture. Soft, moist blondies with crisp edges if baked a touch longer.
Ingredient Notes
- Butter: Melted and cooled; creates a soft, chewy blondie with great flavor.
- Brown sugar: Light or dark adds moisture and caramel richness.
- Egg: Helps bind the batter and contributes to the chewy texture.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the warm brown sugar and graham flavors.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness—don’t skip it.
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure without making the blondies cakey.
- Graham cracker crumbs: Add a unique sweetness and tender texture; crush very finely.
- Chocolate chips or chunks: Semisweet works best to balance the sweetness.
- Nuts or coconut: Optional add-ins for crunch or extra flavor.
Steps to Make Graham Blondies With Chocolate Chips
- Prepare the baking pan and heat the oven.
- Mix the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla and blend well.
- Stir in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the graham crumbs, chocolate chips, and optional nuts or coconut.
- Spread the batter into the pan and bake until set but still soft.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Tips
- Do not overbake—blondies should look slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven.
- Use finely crushed graham crumbs so they blend smoothly into the batter.
- Line the pan with parchment for easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Stir in the dry ingredients gently to avoid a tough texture.
Recipe Variations
- Triple chocolate Use a mix of milk, dark, and white chocolate chips.
- Nutty blondies Add chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
- Coconut blondies Fold in shredded sweetened or unsweetened coconut.
- S’mores blondies Add mini marshmallows and extra graham pieces on top.
- Espresso twist Add ½ teaspoon instant espresso for deeper flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Pair with coffee or a cold glass of milk.
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top after baking.
- Enjoy as part of a dessert platter for parties.
- Pack in lunchboxes for an easy treat.
How to Store
Room temperature: Store blondies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Refrigerate: Keep chilled for up to 1 week; allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Freeze: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature.
Graham Blondies With Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed, light or dark
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, finely crushed
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or chunks
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, or coconut, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the melted butter and brown sugar; beat until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until well blended.
- With the mixer on low speed, beat in the flour and salt until blended, then stir in the graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chunks, and chopped nuts or coconut, if using.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set in the center but still soft. Do not overbake.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
