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Vanilla Brownies

Published: Sep 23, 2015 | Updated: May 14, 2025 | Author: Neena Panicker

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Whole Wheat Blondies

The best part about these vanilla brownies or blondies is that they taste great, but are healthier because they are made from white whole-wheat flour and use vegetable oil to partially replace butter.

These blondies are yummy, without the guilt.

Whole Wheat Blondies

Vanilla Brownies (Whole Wheat Blondies)

These vanilla brownies are delicious, without the guilt. Change things up by replacing the chocolate chips with butterscotch or white chocolate chips.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Paint the Kitchen Red
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour (6.75 oz/191 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon toffee bits or chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Line a 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, or grease and flour baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bring butter, oil and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and eggs.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir toffee bits or chocolate chips and flour mixture into butter mixture until combined.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
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Hi, I'm Neena Panicker, and welcome! I am the creator, photographer, and author of recipes and tips at Paint the Kitchen Red. I live in the glorious west in Salt Lake City, Utah with my family.

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