Not a lot to say about these...needed a quickie recipe for the Superbowl and I think blondies with their caramely brown sugar base, are pretty perfect. You can essentially substitute any nut and any chip...blondies are so versatile and it's almost impossible to mess up the flavor combo. They are also usually a bit thicker, but I seem to have misplaced my 8x8 pan and had to use a slightly larger pan. I'd definitely recommend the 8 inch pan--the thick bars just feel that much more appropriate.
Macadamia Butterscotch Blondies
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup macadamias, coarsely chopped
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a buttered 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang.
Butter bottom and sides of lining.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
Put butter and sugar in the bowl; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture, and mix, scraping down sides of bowl, until well combined.
Mix in butterscotch, cashews, and toffee.
Pour batter into prepared pan; spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
Bake until golden brown and a cake tester inserted into blondies (avoid center and edges) comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet, 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool in pan for about 15 minutes.
Lift out; let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
12 comments:
blondies are one of my favorites out there, even better than cookies because they are so much thicker. There was a brownie throwdonw episode once and I made the ones on there. i love hte use of macadamiaS!!
What a game--go Pack!! these look utterly scrumptious. Can't remember the last time I made blondies but thinking should rectify that soon.
One of my favorite parts of vacationing in Hawaii is stuffing my face full of macadamias. I always forget about them when I'm not on vacation. Great choice for the blondies!
These look so delicious and I haven't made blondies in ages. I bet just a few (cups) of chocolate chips, would be delicious to.
I have enjoyed reading your blog this cold snowy morning. Glad I found it!
ooooh these look to die for. But especially love the pink polka dot tablecloth!
Yum! They look so tasty! Makes me want to run out and buy some macadamia nuts. Thanks for sharing.
oh man these look good!!! could you come to my house and bake for us?
I know what I'm making this weekend. And I also love the polka dots. They are so fun!
I saw these on tastespotting and had to come look. They look so delicious. I will definitely have to try these with macadamias!
Bill S.
I came over from Tastespotting too. I also remember your Barefoot Contessa Guac because I made that one. Since I've popped over a couple of times, thought I'd say hi and love your recipes!
I love making these with both butterscotch and chocolate chips because more is usually better right? Love the idea of macadamias!
delicious and easy. I love that!
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