Gooey Vegan Blondies

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a baking dish with vegan butter or line it with parchment paper.

2.In a mixing bowl, combine the melted vegan butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.

3.Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

4.Fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruits if using, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.

5.Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

6.Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.

7.Allow the blondies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the gooey and sweet vegan blondies!