Description

Celebrate Easter with these Frosted Easter Blondies—soft, chewy, buttery bars topped with a creamy vanilla frosting and festive pastel sprinkles. These blondies are the perfect combination of rich brown sugar flavor and smooth frosting, making them a standout dessert for spring gatherings, Easter celebrations, or just because! Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are sure to become a holiday favorite.

Ingredients

Golden Blondie Base

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Velvety Vanilla Frosting

½ cup butter (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (adjust for desired consistency)
Pinch of salt

Festive Toppings

Easter-themed pastel sprinkles
Optional: 1-2 drops pastel food coloring (pink, yellow, or blue)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Blondie Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

2. Bake to Golden Perfection

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow blondies to cool completely before frosting.

3. Make the Vanilla Frosting

In a mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Add food coloring if desired for a festive pastel frosting.

4. Decorate and Serve

Spread or pipe frosting evenly over the cooled blondies.
Sprinkle Easter-themed sprinkles on top.
Allow frosting to set before slicing into squares.

Notes

For thicker bars: Use an 8×8-inch pan and increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Freezing: Wrap individual bars and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before serving.
For extra flavor: Add ½ cup white chocolate chips or pastel M&Ms to the batter before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American