Rainbow Blondies Recipe

Get ready to experience a burst of rainbow deliciousness with these irresistible Rainbow Blondies! This recipe, inspired by Hershey's, delivers chewy, buttery blondies packed with colorful candies for a fun and festive treat. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any day you need a sweet pick-me-up!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 2912.2 kcal
Protein 68g
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Ingredients for Rainbow Blondies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Miniature Kisses (substituting for rainbow-colored candies as per recipe's 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 cups rainbow-colored candies (e.g., M&Ms, Skittles)

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How to Make Rainbow Blondies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1/2 cup shortening until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar. Beat until well combined.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of your favorite rainbow-colored candies (e.g., M&Ms, Skittles) and 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional).
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
  10. Cut into approximately 3 dozen bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

934g

Fat

324g

Carbs

121g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Rainbow Blondies?

Rainbow Blondies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Rainbow Blondies?

Rainbow Blondies has approximately 2912.2 calories per serving, with about 68 g protein, 121 g carbohydrates and 227 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Rainbow Blondies?

The key ingredients for Rainbow Blondies are Butter, Shortening, Light Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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