Cashew Blondies
These easy-to-make white chocolate brownies are a hit at potluck and other gatherings—I always come home with an empty plate and lots of compliments.—Kathey Skarie, Vergas, Minnesota24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 cup chopped salted cashews or pecans
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla on medium speed for
- 1 minute. Beat in chocolate and butter. Combine the flour, baking
- powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in
- cashews.
- Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for
- 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
- out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 102 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.