Why are my blondies dry and cakey instead of chewy?

This is the most common issue with blondies and it's almost always caused by one of two things: overmixing the flour, or overbaking. Mix the flour in only until you no longer see dry streaks, and pull the blondies from the oven when the center still looks slightly underdone.

Can I make these Fireworks Blondies without a mixer?

Yes, absolutely! Since this recipe uses melted butter, you can easily mix everything together by hand in a large bowl with a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon.

Where can I find patriotic M&Ms and sprinkles?

Most major grocery stores and retailers carry red, white, and blue M&Ms and sprinkle mixes seasonally, leading up to holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July. You can also easily find them online year-round

Fireworks Blondies: The #1 Ultimate Easy 4th of July Recipe

The Ultimate Fireworks Blondies: Your Perfect 4th of July Dessert

A festive and chewy dessert bar, these ‘Fireworks Blondies’ have a rich brown sugar base and are packed with red, white, and blue M&M’s and patriotic sprinkles. The simple batter is mixed together, pressed into a pan, and baked until just golden, resulting in a dense and delicious treat perfect for patriotic holidays.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes (includes cooling time)
Yield: 16-24 bars
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
2 cups (400g) packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups (248g) all purpose flour
2 cups red, white, and blue M&Ms
½ cup patriotic sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with foil, allowing some to hang over the sides, and spray well with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, using a stand or hand mixer, mix the butter and brown sugar until crumbly.
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
Mix in the salt and baking powder.
Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
Stir in the M&Ms and sprinkles by hand.
Spread the dough into the prepared pan. Since the mixture is sticky, it’s helpful to spray your hands with cooking spray to press and smooth the dough into an even layer.
Top with extra M&Ms if desired for a more decorated appearance.
Bake for about 22-25 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden. It’s better to slightly underbake them, as they will finish setting as they cool.
Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before lifting out with the foil and cutting into bars.

Notes

Lining the pan with foil and spraying it well allows for easy removal and cleanup.
The dough is very sticky; spraying your hands with nonstick cooking spray makes it much easier to press into the pan.
Be careful not to overbake. The blondies will continue to set as they cool, and underbaking slightly ensures a chewy texture.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/fireworks-blondies/