White Chocolate Brownies (2024)

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These White Chocolate Brownies have melted white chocolate in the batter for a perfectly fudgy texture. My recipe is carefully balanced (not too sweet!) and has the same shiny, crackly tops you’re used to! Recipe includes a how-to video!

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A Sweet Twist on the Classic

My newly improved white chocolate brownies are the lighter and sweeter counterparts to traditional dark and fudgy versions (like my well-loved brownies from scratch). With their crackly shiny tops, white chocolate fudge centers (made with actual melted white chocolate right in the batter), and white chocolate chips punctuated throughout, they achieve true brownie perfection, without ever seeing a lick of cocoa powder.

I originally published this recipe back in 2016; however, a number of people encountered issues, so I went back to the drawing board. A few tweaks left me with brownies that were a bit more golden than the original, but still fudgy and decadent. They’re better than ever!

You’ll love their incredible flavor and gorgeous color (the white chocolate caramelizes as they cook!) and just how simple this recipe is to make. A slightly lower baking temperature keeps the brownies from becoming too brown and guarantees a nice and fudgy center. The best part? They take just 15 minutes to prep and can be out of the oven in less than an hour!

What You Need

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Before we get to baking our brownies, let’s take note of some key ingredients we’ll be using:

  • White chocolate. For the melted chocolate in the batter, I recommend you use a premium white chocolate for best results. White chocolate chips will still work, but they just don’t have the same quality as a premium baking chocolate. For the solid chocolate chunks stirred in before baking, you can either use a chopped bar or white chocolate chips.
  • Butter. Use unsalted butter and cut it into pieces to help it melt evenly in the microwave.
  • Egg + egg yolk. The whites from the first two eggs are critical in yielding those crackly, shiny tops when beaten with the sugar. An extra egg yolk enriches the brownies, keeping them chewy and tender and adding to their fudgy texture.
  • Baking powder. Just a pinch helps keep the brownies from being too dense. Do NOT use baking soda! Baking powder and baking soda are not the same thing.

SAM’S TIP: When melting the chocolate and butter together, remember to go slow and steady (just as I explained in my recent post on melting chocolate in the microwave). Heating the chocolate too quickly or not stirring thoroughly can leave you with seized (grainy appearing) chocolate. If this happens, you’ll need to toss it out and start over.

Remember, this is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

How to Make White Chocolate Brownies

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  1. Heat the chocolate and butter until smooth and melted.
  2. Vigorously whisk together the sugar and eggs in a separate bowl. I do mean vigorously — I like to use an electric mixer for this step, as it’s key to helping create those meringue-esque crackly tops!
  3. Add the vanilla, then add the melted chocolate mixture and stir until completely combined.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add them to the wet ingredients.
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  1. Fold in the white chocolate chips/chunks.
  2. Spread the batter into a parchment lined pan and bake for 42 minutes. Let cool completely before enjoying.

SAM’S TIP: Beating the eggs vigorously helps create the crackly, shiny tops that I love in brownies of all colors. I use an electric mixer sometimes for this step, but a whisk (and a bit of motivation for a slight arm workout) is all you really need!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between blondies and white chocolate brownies?

Blondies are made without chocolate, while white chocolate brownies are made with melted chocolate in the batter (like regular brownies!). No, they’re not brown, but they are made much like brownies are and still have a rich chewy fudgy-like brownie texture, so they’re brownies to me!

Can I make white chocolate brownies with walnuts?

Sure! You can add a cup or so of walnuts (toasted walnuts would be even better!) to your brownie batter when you add the chocolate chips.

How sweet are these?

I’m very pleased with the flavor balance this recipe strikes. These brownies are sweet but not at all too sweet or cloying, which can be tricky with white chocolate (I perfected this balance with my white chocolate buttercream too). If you’re like me, you can easily find yourself having eaten a pile without even realizing!

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Are you team classic brownies, or do you like this white chocolate version? Let me know in the comments!

Enjoy!

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White Chocolate Brownies

These white chocolate brownies have melted white chocolate in the batter for a perfectly fudgy texture. My recipe is carefully balanced (not too sweet!) and has the same shiny, crackly tops you're used to!

Recipe includes a how-to video!

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Course: bars, brownies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 299kcal

Author: Sam Merritt

Ingredients

  • 10 Tablespoons (141 g) unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 6 oz (170 g) premium white chocolate bar like Ghirardelli or Lindt, chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips

Recommended Equipment

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F (165C) and line a 9×9” baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Combine butter and chopped white chocolate pieces in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.

    10 Tablespoons (141 g) unsalted butter, 6 oz (170 g) premium white chocolate bar

  • In a separate bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and egg yolk and whisk vigorously until pale yellow (about 30 seconds, you can also use an electric mixer on high speed for about 15 seconds).

    1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk

  • Stir in vanilla extract then add chocolate mixture and stir until completely combined.

    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir into white chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.

    1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking powder

  • Use a spatula to fold in chocolate chips and spread evenly into prepared baking pan.

    1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips

  • Transfer to center rack of 325F (165C) oven and bake for 42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.

  • Allow to cool before slicing and serving (otherwise they may appear underbaked/gooey in the center, if you don't mind this then feel free to disregard!).

Notes

White Chocolate

White chocolate chips may be substituted in a pinch (you would need 1 cup), but I’ve found best results using a quality chocolate bar. For the additional white chocolate at the end, you can substitute another 6 oz of chopped chocolate for the white chocolate chips if desired.

Baking notes

I recommend using a metal pan as a glass pan will take longer (sometimes much longer).

Storing

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Has this recipe changed?

Yes, in 2016 I published the original recipe, which received mixed reviews. Some people had success and others not-so-much. I want to share recipes that people consistently have success with, so I have tweaked and modified the recipe to perfection and now recommend the recipe as published here. However, here is my original white chocolate brownie recipe. Please note that I am no longer accepting comments on that recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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Comments

  1. Jully

    Great recipe. I use 150-175g of sugar (too sweet otherwise) instead and only bake for 30 minutes. 42 minutes is far too long and makes them hard and cakey. Tip: do not overmix. Just combine.

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  2. Felix Papadakis

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    I used to own a bakery in Newtown, PA called Felix’s Caketeria. I searched online for a white chocolate brownie that we used to make and somehow lost the recipe. I found you and this recipe. This recipe most closely approximates that confection which always won rave reviews! In our case we used to add mini milk chocolate chips which I did-and they were incredible. So chewy, so vanilla-eyy…so delicious! Thanks!

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    • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

      Love the milk chocolate chip addition, Felix! We’ll have to try that. Thanks for the review ❤️

      Reply

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FAQs

What is a white brownie called? ›

There are various names these confectionary items go by; they are most commonly known as blondies but they can also be called blonde brownies or butterscotch brownies. It's understood that much like the brownie, the blondies originated in the USA. However, who invented these tasty snacks is a bit of a mystery.

What are Katharine Hepburn brownies? ›

The brownies are made with unsweetened chocolate, which is also known as baking, plain or bitter chocolate. It is chocolate in its rawest form and this means that unsweetened chocolate is just ground cocoa nibs that have been refined and contain between 50-55% cocoa butter (cacao fat).

What are the three types of brownies? ›

Brownie textures fall into three general camps… Cakey, fudgy and chewy. Cakey brownies, like the name implies, are light, moist and airy, with a slightly fluffy, cake-like interior. Fudgy brownies are moist, dense and gooey, with almost the texture of fudge, but not quite as compact.

How to pimp brownies? ›

Peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, Nutella, caramel sauce, or white or dark chocolate fudge all make great additions when swirled into the batter. To swirl you'll make your brownies as usual then pour them into your baking dish then add dollops of the sauce you want to swirl in.

What is a royal brownie? ›

Royal brownies are sweet and full of cocoa, sugar, and applesauce. These brownies come out smooth and fudgy and you can add walnuts for some additional texture.

What is a Greyston blondie? ›

140 Cal. This blondie tastes like it just came out of the oven, thanks to the super soft, almost-gooey inside. Handcrafted by Greyston Bakery—a social justice enterprise and B Corp that prioritizes inclusive hiring—for CAVA. Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Eggs.

What is in brownies on the moon? ›

Description. The most delicious brownies are combined with premium high-quality chocolate cream and vanilla ice cream to give you an experience that is out of this world!

What is a Little Debbie brownie? ›

Chewy 4 oz. chocolatey brownie topped with a chocolatey frosting and color candy coated chocolate pieces. The Little Debbie® Vending Cosmic Brownie is a chewy 4 oz brownie topped with chocolatey icing then sprinkled with colorful candy-coated pieces to make it simply out of this world!

Why are they called blonde brownies? ›

The name 'blondies' comes from their light color, which contrasts with the dark color of traditional brownies.

What are the sixes in brownies? ›

A Brownie Pack was divided into groups of six girls called a Six. Each Six was called after 'little people' such as Elf, Imp, Sprite or Gnome. A brown wool beret was introduced for Brownies in 1950 and stockings were changed to socks.

What is the old version of brownies? ›

Did you know that Brownies were originally called 'Rosebuds'? Rosebuds was established in 1914 for girls to join before they became Guides. Just one year later, the name was changed to Brownies. Brownies are the second-youngest members of the Girlguiding family, for girls aged between 7 and 10.

What makes brownies fudgy instead of cakey? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

What happens when you add an extra egg to brownie mix? ›

Want Fudgy Brownies? Add an Extra Egg Yolk! As you may know, eggs not only act as a binding agent in baked goods, but they also add structure, richness, and enhance texture.

What happens if you use milk instead of water in brownie mix? ›

One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil. For similar reasons to using milk, butter adds a rich and more decadent quality to the batter.

What is a white brownie animal? ›

A brownie or broonie (Scots), also known as a brùnaidh or gruagach (Scottish Gaelic), is a household spirit or hobgoblin from Scottish folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep and perform various chores and farming tasks.

What's the difference between a brownie and a blondie? ›

Both have chewy textures. However, blondies have a much lighter and softer taste than brownies. The ingredients used in brownies are where the two recipes diverge the most. Blondies use vanilla extract and brown sugar instead of cocoa powder to get their flavor, while brownies use chocolate and cocoa.

What's the difference between a blondie and a Brookie? ›

Visually, it is easy to tell a brookie and a blondie apart. Blondies are paler in color, while brookies have layers of chocolate marbled in. While a brookie houses both a cookie and a brownie taste, blondies use brown sugar as their primary flavoring.

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