Description
Indulge in these festive Frosted Easter Blondies, a delightful dessert perfect for springtime celebrations. These chewy bars are loaded with colorful pastel M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles, all topped with a creamy vanilla frosting. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Blondies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s or candy-coated chocolates
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring of choice
- Extra sprinkles or candy eggs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into wet mixture until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Spread batter in the pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Make frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream until smooth. Mix in vanilla and food coloring.
- Frost and decorate: Spread frosting over blondies and add extra sprinkles or candy eggs. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the blondies soft and chewy.
- Blondies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For added flavor, include 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
