Easy Pistachio Blondies (Gluten-Free)

These pistachio blondies are delicious, chewy, rich, and flavored with real pistachios! The batter comes together with pistachio butter, gluten-free flour, and simple pantry ingredients, then bakes into soft dessert bars with lightly crisp edges. Add chopped pistachios and/or white chocolate chips for extra texture and sweetness!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pistachio blondies

Servings: blondies

Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp butter
8 oz white chocolate bar chopped into smaller 2 inch pieces
1/2 cup pistachio butter you can make your own
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1¼ cup gluten free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
OPTIONAL: 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios or white chocolate chips OR a combo of both OR omit altogether

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Add butter, white chocolate, and pistachio butter in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, or use a double boiler until the butter is melted and the white chocolate pieces are softened. Remove from heat and stir.
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp butter, 8 oz white chocolate bar, 1/2 cup pistachio butter
Add sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, and stir to mix.
1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add in eggs, and whisk until smooth.
2 large eggs
Fold the flour in until just combined. Don't over mix.
1¼ cup gluten free all-purpose flour
Gently fold in pistachios and/or white chocolate chips, if using. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, flattening out the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until light browned on the edges and set in the middle. The middle may seem a bit soft, but it'll firm up as it cools.
OPTIONAL: 1 cup chopped roasted pistachios or white chocolate chips
Cool completely, then slice into 16 squares. Enjoy!

Notes

Don’t Overmix the Batter: Once you add the flour, mix just until combined. Overmixing can make blondies dense or tough instead of soft and chewy.
Watch the Bake Time: Blondies should be lightly golden at the edges with a slightly soft center. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Tip for Clean Slices: If you want perfectly clean squares, chill the blondies for about 20 minutes before cutting.
These pistachio blondies can be stored at room temp for up to 3 days in an airtight container or for a week in the refrigerator.
They can also be frozen for up to 6 months. Make sure to separate the blondies with parchment paper to keep them from sticking to each other, then freeze in a freezer safe bag or container.

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