Dark Chocolate Orange Blondies Recipe

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"This is a nice change from the traditional blondie, especially for those who crave the combo of orange and chocolate," writes Kerri Pelz from Hendersonville, North Carolina. "An 8-inch loaf pan makes the perfect amount for two to snack on!"

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Dark Chocolate Orange Blondies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 6 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange peel and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
Spread into an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 blondie (calculated without walnuts) equals 221 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 183 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.

Originally published as Dark Chocolate Orange Blondies in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009, p64