White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies

White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies
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The perfectly portioned dessert for any get-together, these blondies are a take on decadent brownies, made with white chocolate and macadamia nuts. Paired with vanilla ice cream, these tiny treats are a great end to any day.This recipe is by JeanMarie Brownson and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
24
White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cup best-quality white chocolate, in 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts (lightly salted)
Directions
  1. Step 1: Heat oven to 350 F.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix together 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Step 3: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 2 sticks (1 cup) softened unsalted butter until light, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in 1 1/2 cups cups packed dark brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until creamy. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until light.
  4. Step 4: On low speed, beat in flour mixture until incorporated. With a spoon, stir in 2 cups white chocolate chunks and 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts.
  5. Step 5: Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking pan; spread smooth. Bake until edges start to pull away from sides of pan, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Cool on wire rack. Cut into small squares.