Are blondies the same as brownies?

Not quite! Blondies are made with brown sugar and vanilla instead of cocoa , giving them a rich, caramel-like flavor with a soft, chewy texture.

Are these blondies really vegan?

Yes! They use vegan butter, chocolate chips, and plant-based ingredients —no eggs or dairy required.

Can I swap the nuts or chocolate chips?

Totally! Walnuts, pecans, or almonds work great, and you can use dairy-free chocolate chunks or chips . Get creative with add-ins like dried fruit or coconut.

How do I get the blondies gooey in the center?

Don’t over=bake ! The center should look slightly underdone and soft when you take them out. The residual heat will finish cooking them as they cool.

Can I skip the bourbon?

Yes! It adds a subtle depth of flavor, but your blondies will still be delicious without it.

Vegan Blondies (Only 1 Bowl!)

Vegan Blondies

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Bourbon-infused vegan blondies full of toasted coconut, walnuts and gooey chocolate chips.

Author: Lyndsey Hiltner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 16 2-inch Bars 1x
Category: Brownies and Bars
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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3/4 cup vegan butter, softened

1 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon bourbon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup nondairy chocolate chips

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup sweetened coconut

flaky sea salt (optional)

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C) and line a square, 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Mix: In a large bowl, beat together the vegan butter and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy. This should take about 1 minute. Add the bourbon, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon to the bowl. Beat again until ingredients are well distributed. Add the flour to the bowl and mix together with a rubber spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick like cookie dough. Fold in the chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut.
Bake: Press blondie batter into prepared baking pan using your hands. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut flakes over the top of the dough if desired. Place pan on center rack of preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until top of blondies appears nice and golden in color. Immediately sprinkle blondies with flaky sea salt. Allow blondies to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.

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Notes

*Blondies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Find it online: https://censoredbaker.com/vegan-blondies/