Valentines Funfetti Blondies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly
• 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg, room temp
• 1 egg yolk, room temp
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup valentines sprinkles (I don't recommend nonpareils, they'll bleed)
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• Optional Icing (for a sweeter, sugar cookie like vibe):
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk or cream (adjust for desired consistency)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• Pinch of Salt
• Food coloring (optional)
• + more valentines sprinkles for topping!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line/ grease an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the melted butter with both sugars until smooth.
3. Whisk in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until just combined.
4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in the sprinkles and white chocolate.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean/with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let it cool completely before adding the optional icing.