A blondie is the opposite of a brownie, and generally more frugal to prepare as it does not rely on chocolate 1/2 cup (1 stick, 112 g) of butter, melted 1 cup (220 g) of tightly packed dark brown sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup (128 g) of all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (60 g) of butterscotch chips (chopped walnuts and chocolate chips are equally tasty)