Description
Pastel-hued frosted Easter blondies bring springtime sweetness to classic dessert bars. Delicate pastel frosting and playful sprinkles create a festive treat sure to delight you at any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 1/4 cups (532 grams) all-purpose flour
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 package Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by whisking together dry ingredients in a separate vessel, ensuring flour, baking soda, and salt are thoroughly combined.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars using a stand mixer until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs and egg yolks into the butter mixture, blending until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough emerges.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Evenly distribute the dough across the prepared pan, ensuring a smooth, level surface.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely, creating a stable base for frosting.
- Whip butter in a stand mixer, gradually introducing powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream.
- Beat the frosting until it reaches a luxurious, cloud-like consistency with a smooth finish.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and create an elegant zigzag pattern across the cooled blondies.
- Generously scatter Easter sprinkles over the frosted surface for a festive touch.
- Allow the frosting to set briefly before slicing into nine delectable bars.
- Serve and enjoy these celebratory sweet treats.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature helps create a smoother, more even batter for blondies with perfect texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense blondies – mix just until ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the batter evenly in the pan, ensuring consistent baking and thickness.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not completely clean, to keep blondies soft and chewy.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements.
- Create pastel-colored frosting by adding a drop of food coloring for a more festive Easter look that delights kids and adults.
- Chill blondies before cutting for cleaner, more precise slices that showcase the beautiful layers and frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 155 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg