Brownies are a pretty common dessert, but have you heard of blondies? What is the difference between the two? The key difference is cocoa. Brownies are made with cocoa, but blondies (what is also known as the “blonde brownie”) are not. We get the name “blondie” because it has more of a vanilla taste as opposed to its brownie comparison.
Have you ever compared the difference? Why not try now? Kids are excellent dessert judges!
Here are two simple recipes that you can make together.
Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread the batter into the greased pan.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with crumbs, not wet.
- Cool and cut into squares.
Blondies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 pan.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt. Spread the batter into the greased pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and cut into squares.
Investigate!
Here are some things to discuss while you are waiting for them to bake:
- What things were the same about the recipes?
- What things were different about the recipes?
After the baking is done, write down your discoveries once you’ve tasted them. Ask your kids which is their preference and you could even make a graph (you can find learning anywhere)! Hope over to this post on our Facebook page and let us know which is your favourite!
Looking to get more creative with your recipes, check out some of these extravagant adaptations to these tasty desserts. Enjoy!
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