Vanilla Chai Blondies

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Soft, thick, and chewy Vanilla Chai Blondies made in one bowl with warm chai spice and plenty of vanilla. These spiced dessert bars have crackly tops, fudgy centers, and taste like a spiced vanilla latte you can slice.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chai blondies, chai spice blondies, chewy chai blondies, vanilla chai blondies, vanilla chai dessert bars

Servings: blondies

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Kim Lange

Equipment

8x8 metal baking pan
Parchment paper
Whisk
Mixing bowls
Silicone spatula

Ingredients

Vanilla Chai Blondies

10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
1 ¼ cups light brown sugar packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ to 3 teaspoons homemade chai spice blend
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the Vanilla Chai Blondies

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8 metal pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
Whisk 10 tablespoons cooled melted butter, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until thick and glossy.
Add 2 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla, then whisk until the mixture ribbons off the whisk.
Stir in 2 1/2 to 3 teaspoons chai spice.
Fold in 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until just combined. The batter will be thick.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 28 to 33 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a soft jiggle.
Cool completely in the pan before slicing for the best fudgy, chewy texture.

Whisk the butter and sugar until glossy for those crackly tops, and pull the blondies while the center still jiggles slightly for a fudgy middle.

Start with 2 1/2 teaspoons of chai spice and add more to taste. Fresh homemade chai spice gives the best flavor.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze sliced bars for up to 2 months.

Vanilla Chai Glaze Ingredients (Optional)

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk of choice or cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of salt

If you prefer using homemade chai spice, swap the cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg for 1/2 teaspoon of your chai spice blend.

Instructions: Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled blondies; the glaze will set soft with a warm chai‑vanilla flavor that complements the chewy bars.

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