It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Biscoff - there is just something about the sweet caramelised, slightly spiced, flavour which I cannot resist. I love both the biscuits (perfect with a cup of tea) and the spread (I don’t even need a slice of toast - a spoon will do!), but decided to use just the biscuits in this recipe.
The biscuits give the most delicious flavour and crunchy texture which, when combined with the chewy blondies and rich chocolate, create the most incredible Biscoff Blondies. Trust me, you have to give this recipe a go…
Why you will love this Biscoff Blondie recipe:
- Quick and simple - it takes just 15 minutes to put together, then the oven does the hard work.
- It has all the textures… gooey chocolate, crunchy biscuits, fudgy blondie.
- The most delicious biscoff-toffee-ish flavour that is simply too good to resist.
- Uses easy-to-find ingredients you are likely to already have at home.
You will need the following ingredients:
Butter - opt for unsalted so you can control the salt level.
Soft light brown sugar - this adds a lovely caramel flavour and moist texture to the blondies. For an even deeper flavour, you could use half soft dark brown sugar.
Eggs - I always use free-range eggs. I also recommend using large eggs stamped with the British Lion mark.
Vanilla bean paste - this adds a delicious sweet flavour. You could use vanilla extract instead but never vanilla essence as this will give you a synthetic flavour.
Plain flour - also known as ‘all-purpose flour’.
Baking powder - not to be confused with bicarbonate of soda - they do very different things! This helps to give the Biscoff Blondies a bit of a lift.
Dark chocolate - opt for a good-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. I love the way the intensity balances out the sweetness in the Biscoff Blondies (and the gooey puddles of chocolate are hard to resist if you have these served warm).
White chocolate - white chocolate has to have a minimum of 20% cocoa butter, try to go for one nearer to 30% for best results.
Biscoff biscuits - these wonderful biscuits have a delicious caramelised flavour and crunchy texture. They are SO good in blondies.
Salt - this won’t make the Biscoff Blondies taste salty, it simply balances out the sweetness and heightens the other flavours (think salted caramel vibes). I recommend Maldon Salt Flakes.
Full recipe can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, just scroll down!
Substitutions and Variations:
White chocolate: White chocolate is a popular choice in blondies but I have also added some dark chocolate as I like the way the intensity balances out the sweet caramel flavours of the Biscoff biscuits and brown sugar. You could use milk chocolate instead or a mixture for Triple Chocolate Biscoff Blondies!
Chocolate chunks: I would use chopped up chocolate over chocolate chips. Chocolate chips are small teardrop shaped chocolate droplets that have been specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and hold their shape when baking. This means they don’t melt and look rather pretty in things like cookies and brownies. They also tend to taste sweeter as they often have a higher sugar content and lower cocoa butter content than chocolate bars. In contrast, chocolate chunks (made from chopping up your own chocolate bar) will vary in size and melt into gloriously gooey puddles of molten chocolate during baking. They won’t look as pretty or uniform, but will taste absolutely delicious. You also have more control of the sugar level as you can vary your choice of chocolate.
Cooking Tips:
How to line a square tin: To the width of the tin, cut two sheets of parchment paper the same size. You want to cut them to fit the bottom of the tin and not the top, which tends to be slightly wider than the bottom, given the borders. Then lay down one sheet top to bottom. Lay the other left to right. They should cross over and rest into the tin. Press into the corners.
Best way to slice: For clean slices, once the blondie has completely cooled, cover and chill in the fridge for a few hours to help it fully firm up.
Frequently Asked Questions
An utterly divine creation! Joking aside, you can get Biscoff Spread and Biscoff Biscuits. The spread is a similar concept to nutella, but with a caramelised biscuit flavour (with a subtle hint of cinnamon). I have stuck to using the Lotus Biscoff Biscuits in this recipe as they add a delicious texture as well as the iconic Biscoff flavour to the blondies.
Contrary to popular belief, blondies are not simply white chocolate brownies. They have a very different flavour and texture. Whereas brownies are all about rich, chocolatey-ness, blondies are all about creating a deep caramelised (almost toffee-ish) flavour courtesy of the brown sugar. They do have white chocolate in it, but they aren’t the star of the show (like dark chocolate often is in brownies).
I always use vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract because they are both natural products made with real vanilla (in contrast to vanilla essence which is artificial and will give whatever you bake a synthetic taste). In most cases, you can use vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste interchangeably. However, if you want to add a bit of visual flair with specks of vanilla, opt for vanilla bean paste. Nielsen Massey have a really interesting post about it here.
I like to enjoy these Biscoff Blondies just as they are as a snack with a cup of tea or coffee. You could serve them warm for pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and perhaps some raspberries or cherries too.
Other recipes you might enjoy:
If you like the sound of these Biscoff Blondies, another bake you might want to try is my Chocolate and Pear Cake recipe. It's fudgy chocolate cake with thinly sliced pears and it's so good. Another fruit and chocolate cake, my Chocolate Raspberry Cake is a must-try. It features 2 tiers of rich chocolate cake sandwiched together with a delicious matcha cream and a layer of plump and juicy raspberries - the perfect show stopping chocolate cake! Chocolate orange fans shouldn’t miss my Jaffa Cake Cake - imagine three tiers of light orange-infused sponge, layered with tangy marmalade buttercream, covered in a rich dark chocolate ganache - need I say more?
If you wanted to embrace the pudding vibes, my Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding is the recipe for you. It is simple enough to make on a weeknight, but looks (and tastes) impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. There is just something about the rich, moist chocolate sponge and gooey chocolate sauce which is impossible to resist - especially when served warm with just-melting vanilla ice cream.
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PrintBiscoff Blondies
These are perfect Biscoff Blondies. They have a delicious blondie batter, with chunks of chocolate and Biscoff biscuits on top. Delicious and simple!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes 16 small or 9 large squares 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 190g unsalted butter, cubed
- 280g soft light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 260g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 90g good-quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 90g good-quality white chocolate, roughly chopped
- 125g Biscoff biscuits
- ½ tsp salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160 Fan and line a 20 cm square tin with non-stick baking paper.
- In a medium-sized saucepan set over a low heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Remove from the heat, pour into a large mixing bowl and leave to cool slightly for about 10 minutes (don’t worry if the butter and sugar look like they have separated - this is normal).
- Use a whisk (or an electric whisk) to bring the butter and sugar back together until smooth.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, whisking between each addition. Add the vanilla and whisk again.
- In a separate smaller bowl, sieve together the flour and baking powder. Add a third of the dry ingredients into the wet, then gently fold together. Repeat until all the dry ingredients have been added and you have a smooth mixture - take care not to overmix.
- Roughly chop 75g of the Biscoff biscuits, saving the rest for decoration. Fold through the chopped biscuits along with the chopped dark and white chocolate until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Pour into the prepared tin, then place the remaining Biscoff biscuits on top and sprinkle with the salt.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, the blondies should have a nice shiny crust on top but still feel soft to touch - take care not to over cook because you want the blondies to have a nice fudgy texture. Leave to cool completely in the tin before slicing into 16 small or 9 large squares.
Notes
For clean slices, once the blondie has completely cooled, cover and chill in the fridge for a few hours to help it fully firm up.
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