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Tuesday, November 02, 2010

twd: peanuttiest blondies



I grew up eating brownies. Dense, low, fudgy brownies. When I started baking my own, I tossed in handfuls of chocolate chips to provide pockets of pure bliss.

I never made blondies until I joined TWD.

Seriously, what was the point? A handful of chocolate chips in a buttery, sugary, cookie-esque base?

No way. Give me brownies!

But then I made a batch of blondies and marveled at the caramel, butterscotch notes to the base, punctuated with rich chocolate and toasted nuts.

I'm a convert:)

These blondies rely on peanut butter and roasted peanuts to create a rich, dense foundation. I used milk chocolate chips (more than Dorie required, actually, because I love chocolate soooo much). A hint of cinnamon heightens the complexity of these bars, and makes them a perfect partner for a chai latte.

Thank you to Nicole of Bakeologie for selecting this recipe and reminding me of my newly found Blondie love.

4 comments:

  1. You totally hit it on the spot about the appeal of blondies: caramel and butterscotch notes. So good.

    I loved these too!

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  2. I actually love blondies more than regular brownies so these were right up my alley! Yours look great. Love your photo with the books.

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  3. I love a good blondie, and these were no exception. Yours look lovely.

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  4. these were pretty tasty. try them with Honey Roasted peanuts. Whole new world.

    I want one of yours.

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