# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Mix-Ins (Optional)
10 - 2/3 cup white or dark chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy lifting.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Add eggs and pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk vigorously until fully blended and glossy.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to preserve the blondies' texture.
06 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.
07 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
08 - Bake for 23 to 27 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center yields a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using parchment overhang and cutting into squares.
