According to Hollywood, gentlemen prefer blondes. But what about blondies?
This Father’s Day, why not find out?
We’ve dreamed up a white chocolate-studded blondie treat with a duo of tastes that’s easy to love — rich coffee and crunchy cashews.
We brought it all together in a sweet, rich bar that, thanks to a generous helping of brown sugar, stays moist and chewy with just a hint of crunch on the outside.
If Dad doesn’t like cashews, peanuts, almonds or walnuts would be good, too.
Want to take it even further? Sprinkle the top with flaked sea salt just before popping it in the oven.
White chocolate coffee cashew blondies
1tablespoon water
1tablespoon instant coffee
1teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2cups packed light brown sugar
1teaspoon salt
2eggs
1 3/4cups all-purpose flour
1cup white chocolate bits
1cup unsalted roasted cashews
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the water, instant coffee and vanilla. Stir until the coffee granules dissolve.
Add the butter, brown sugar and salt. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between additions and scraping down the sides of the bowl. Stir in the flour, then the white chocolate bits and cashews.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Cool, then cut into 9 squares.
Makes 9 servings. Per serving: 530 calories; 220 calories from fat (42 percent of total calories); 24 g fat (12 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 70 mg cholesterol; 71 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 1 g fiber; 260 mg sodium.
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