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    Chewy Molasses Blondies

    Published: Oct 14, 2021 · Modified: Dec 22, 2023 by Krista Stechman · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    a stack of molasses blondies with a bite taken out of the top piece
    chewy molasses blondies with white chocolate drizzle

    If you love molasses cookies then these Chewy Molasses Blondies are to die for! They're perfectly spiced, have a soft chewy texture and a white chocolate drizzle on top. These blondies just scream "HOLIDAYS" to me!

    Molasses Blondies drizzled with white chocolate and cut into squares with a bite taken out of one.

    A few years back my mom decided that we should dip our soft and chewy molasses cookies in white chocolate. She says that it helps keep the cookie chewy and it's a delicious addition!

    This Chewy Molasses Blondie recipe is super easy and comes together quickly. It's definitely a recipe you don't want to miss. These blondies are great for Christmas cooking baking and gift giving!

    Jump to:
    • What is a Molasses Blondie?
    • How long are Chewy Molasses Blondies good for?
    • Ingredients for Chewy Molasses Blondies
    • Tips for Chewy Molasses Blondies
    • What is a double boiler?
    • How to make Chewy Molasses Blondies
    • Chewy Molasses Blondies

    What is a Molasses Blondie?

    Well a blondie is basically a brownies cousin. A blondie is essentially the same thing as a brownie, minus the chocolate and cocoa powder. It has a vanilla base instead and lots of brown sugar to make it chewy.

    However, this particular blondie does not have vanilla in it. That was just a personal preference on account of wanting the molasses and spices to stand out a bit more.

    Now that being said, a blondie is also pretty similar to a cookie but in thick bar form. And chewy. Don't forget the important chewy part, they're not cakey.

    a stack of molasses blondies with a bite taken out of the top blondie

    So then a Molasses Blondie is a blondie with the addition of molasses and spices. I like my molasses cookies and blondies to be pretty heavily spiced. In this blondie I use cinnamon, cloves, ginger and dry mustard.

    That combination of spices, especially mixed with molasses just evokes all the holiday feels for me!

    Love making desserts?! Check out my Strawberry Cheesecake Bars, Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies, Honey Lemon Chiffon Pie or Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie!

    How long are Chewy Molasses Blondies good for?

    Chewy Molasses Blondies will keep on the counter, tightly wrapped, for up to 4 days. If you want them to last a little longer then tightly wrap them and store them in the refrigerator. They will keep up to 6 days in the fridge.

    up close photo of the Demerara sugar on top and white chocolate drizzle

    Can I freeze Molasses Blondies?

    Yes, absolutely. One of my favorite things to do is freeze blondies, brownies and cookies. They freeze so well and are the perfect snack whenever you have a sweet tooth !

    To freeze the molasses blondies double or triple wrap them and then store them inside an airtight container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    white chocolate drizzled blondies

    Ingredients for Chewy Molasses Blondies

    • Unsalted Butter - This gives that rich buttery flavor and unsalted is best so you can determine the salt level yourself
    • Brown Sugar - Brown sugar will keep your blondies chewy and moist
    • Eggs - Room temp eggs are best for baking
    • Molasses - Molasses is a thick, rich, sweet flavor all it's own. I use Grandma's Molasses in these blondies as well as my Molasses Crinkle Cookie recipe.
    • Cinnamon - Cinnamon work very well with molasses and as a holiday spice
    • Cloves - Cloves go perfectly with molasses, it's one of my favorite spices
    • Ginger - Ginger and molasses is a traditional flavor combo that pairs beautifully together
    • Dry Mustard - Used to give a little extra kick to the blondies
    • All Purpose Flour - A 1:1 gluten free substitute flour can be used here for gluten free Chewy Molasses Blondies
    • Baking Powder - This is used to give the molasses blondies a little bit of rise
    • Kosher Salt - Because salt makes everything better. It really brings out the flavor of the spices and molasses
    • Demerara Sugar - This is sprinkled on top for an extra little crunch and flavor
    • White Chocolate - This adds a nice flavor and decoration to the top of the blondie
    • Olive Oil - You'll need a touch of olive oil to thin the white chocolate out to get it to your desired drizzling consistency
    ingredients needed for molasses blondies

    Tips for Chewy Molasses Blondies

    • Do not overmix the batter. This will leave you with tough blondies
    • Use room temperature eggs. They mix better into your batter and will also rise better
    • If you forgot to take your eggs out ahead of time, don't worry, there's a trick to getting room temp eggs quickly! Fill a bowl with warm water and set your eggs in it for 3-5 minutes
    • Do not overbake your blondies. They may look slightly underdone but will continue to cook after coming out of the oven
    • Let the Chewy Molasses Blondies cool before cutting them. They'll hold together better
    • Wrap a few and put them in the freezer for snacks at a later date
    white chocolate drizzled blondies

    What is a double boiler?

    A double boiler is a pot of water on the stove with a bowl that fits over the top not touching the water in the pan. It is a method of heating that uses indirect gentle heat when you need to gently heat something.

    You don't ever want the water to boil and you don't want the bowl to actually touch the water that is inside the pot. Keep the heat low so that the water is under a simmer.

    You can use a small pot and a metal mixing bowl. Make sure to have a towel or oven mitt handy because the bowl will likely become too hot for you to hold bare handed.

    It is commonly used for chocolate, hollandaise and other sauces and custards. These are all foods that are extremely sensitive to heat. If heated improperly or too quickly you would get adverse side effects such as a curdled, scorched, seized or broken sauce, chocolate or custard.

    How to make Chewy Molasses Blondies

    Making these Chewy Molasses Blondies is a breeze. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 baking dish, line it with parchment paper then spray the parchment with a non stick cooking spray.

    You simply mix together all of the wet ingredients in one bowl then whisk together all of the dry ingredients in another bowl then fold the dry ingredients into the wet being careful not to overmix.

    chewy molasses blondies with white chocolate drizzled over the top with a bite taken out of one of them

    Pour the molasses blondie batter into the parchment lined pan then bake it for 40 minutes. The edges will be slightly puffed and the middle will look a little less done. It will continue to cook after you take it out of the oven.

    Once the Chewy Molasses Blondies are cooled to room temp melt the white chocolate with oil over a double boiler. Using a squeeze bottle or zip lock bag, drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the blondies and let it cool slightly.

    melted white chocolate

    Once the white chocolate is cool then cut the Chewy Molasses Blondies into whatever size you'd like. I usually do 9 pieces total. Eat and enjoy!

    a stack of molasses blondies with a bite taken out of the top blondie

    If you make this Chewy Molasses Blondies recipe I would love for you to leave a rating and/or review!

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    Molasses Blondies drizzled with white chocolate and cut into squares with a bite taken out of one.

    Chewy Molasses Blondies

    Krista Stechman
    These blondies are extra chewy, packed with holiday spices and white chocolate drizzle. The perfect festive holiday treat!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course dessert
    Cuisine american
    Servings 9 people
    Calories 549 kcal

    Equipment

    • double boiler

    Ingredients
      

    Wet Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
    • 1.5 cups brown sugar
    • 2 eggs room temp
    • 1 egg yolk room temp
    • ¼ cup molasses

    Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon cloves
    • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

    Toppings

    • 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar for sprinkling on top
    • ¾ cup white chocolate chips, wafers, feves
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil for thinning out white chocolate

    Instructions
     

    Mix the Wet Ingredients

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 pan, line it with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper with non stick cooking spray
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl mix all of the wet ingredients together until fully combined
      wet ingredients mixed together

    Mix the Dry Ingredients

    • In another medium sized mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients
      dry ingredients mixed together

    Mix the Batter and Bake

    • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients JUST until combined. A couple streaks of flour left is fine. Do not over mix the batter
    • Pour the batter into your parchment lined pan, top with Demerara sugar and bake for 35-40 min. Do not overbake
      molasses blondie batter smoothed out into a pan

    White Chocolate Drizzle

    • Once the molasses blondies are cool, melt the white chocolate and olive oil over a double boiler just until smooth. Remove from the heat and pour into a squeeze bottle or the corner of a plastic zip lock bag
      melted white chocolate
    • Squeeze the white chocolate over the top of the molasses blondies then let the white chocolate set
    • Cut and serve the blondies!
      molasses blondies cut into squares

    Notes

    Spray the inside of the pan and the parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray. 
    Check blondies with a toothpick for doneness. Toothpick should be clean or have only a few crumbs. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 716IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Star

      September 09, 2022 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      These are so amazing!!!

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        September 11, 2022 at 7:40 am

        Thank you!! So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Tammy Cruse

      October 14, 2021 at 9:18 am

      Oh my! This sounds delicious! They are beautiful!

      Reply
      • admin

        October 15, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        Thanks!!

        Reply
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