Who doesn't like a Blond...ie?
August 1st 2008 05:46
So one of the people I live with, my best friend actually, is allergic to chocolate. This is any woman's worst nightmare, I assure you, luckily he is a man. However, it does get frustrating for him when his wife and I are always cooking up some delicious chocolatey desert and he can't have any of it. I felt bad for him tonight, and I was so desiring brownies...
So what is the next best thing?
Yes! Blondies!
The seldom forgotten sibling of the brownie is just as good, in fact, it is sometimes even better than a brownie. You get all that rich gooey goodness of chocolate chip cookie dough, without the intrusion of chocolate. Mmm. And a good recipe just can't be beat! Trust me when I say that my friend is beyond picky. The man lives on basically six different foods, and that is it. In fact, sweets wise, he prefers ice cream (vanilla) and sugar cookies and that is it, but even he liked these! So if you feel in the mood for a brownie, but want something not typical like a brownie, might I suggest a blondie instead!?
Enjoy!
Yummy Blondies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
As with any recipe, you want to mix your dry ingrediants seperately from your wet ingrediants so that you don't end up with big chunks of baking soda-y parts. So, mix your flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
Next, melt your butter, and set aside to cool off some, we don't want scrambled eggs. At least not in this recipe!
Whip your eggs up, then mix in the vanilla extract, then pour in your melted butter, and then add your brown sugar. Now... brown sugar is different. It is the only sugar in this recipe. Some might opt to half and half it with regular granulated sugar and brown sugar, or you could even (as I do) use dark brown sugar. The flavor's are much more complex, and who doesn't like that?
Mix together well, then slowly add in your dry ingredients. Once all are combined, pour into a 9 x 13 pan, and then put into your pre-heated 350 degree oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and set on a rack to cool, then cut, and enjoy!
As a side note, you can add whatever mix ins you want to this basic recipe. I like to add in white chocolate chips. Mm. Some might prefer a sort of nut, or even chocolate chips. Any way you decide to mix it up, you will surely love this treat!
So what is the next best thing?
Yes! Blondies!
The seldom forgotten sibling of the brownie is just as good, in fact, it is sometimes even better than a brownie. You get all that rich gooey goodness of chocolate chip cookie dough, without the intrusion of chocolate. Mmm. And a good recipe just can't be beat! Trust me when I say that my friend is beyond picky. The man lives on basically six different foods, and that is it. In fact, sweets wise, he prefers ice cream (vanilla) and sugar cookies and that is it, but even he liked these! So if you feel in the mood for a brownie, but want something not typical like a brownie, might I suggest a blondie instead!?
Enjoy!
Yummy Blondies:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
As with any recipe, you want to mix your dry ingrediants seperately from your wet ingrediants so that you don't end up with big chunks of baking soda-y parts. So, mix your flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
Next, melt your butter, and set aside to cool off some, we don't want scrambled eggs. At least not in this recipe!
Whip your eggs up, then mix in the vanilla extract, then pour in your melted butter, and then add your brown sugar. Now... brown sugar is different. It is the only sugar in this recipe. Some might opt to half and half it with regular granulated sugar and brown sugar, or you could even (as I do) use dark brown sugar. The flavor's are much more complex, and who doesn't like that?
Remove from oven and set on a rack to cool, then cut, and enjoy!
As a side note, you can add whatever mix ins you want to this basic recipe. I like to add in white chocolate chips. Mm. Some might prefer a sort of nut, or even chocolate chips. Any way you decide to mix it up, you will surely love this treat!
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