Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a microwave safe mixing bowl for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir the melted vegan butter with the brown sugar until smooth like caramel. Now add the applesauce and vanilla and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. The dough will be a bit thick and sticky.

Step 5

Fold in the white chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips). Use your hands if needed to get them evenly dispersed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down evenly with your hands or a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is set and the blondies are golden.

Step 7

Let the bars cool for 15 minutes in the pan, them lift them out using the parchment paper and let cool on a cooling rack for another 20 minutes, if you can wait that long! Slice into squares and enjoy!

Step 8

To store: Keep leftover blondies in a covered container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer.