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BLONDIE WITH DARK ROOTS



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Guy Fieri redefines blondies with this riff on the classic bar cookie. He starts his batter by whipping cream cheese with butter, and the result is a light, standout snack-cakey treat.

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 blondies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch-square glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat 3 to 4 more minutes. Beat in the vanilla and egg. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, hazelnuts and coconut with a wooden spoon.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes in the dish before slicing.

BLONDE WITH DARK ROOTS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup sweetened coconut
1/2 cup dark chocolate, pieces or chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric hand mixer. When fluffy, add the brown sugar and beat them together for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and combine well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the brown sugar mixture and combine until just incorporated. Fold in the cream cheese. Gently stir in the hazelnuts, coconut and chocolate and spread the batter into a lightly greased 8 by 8-inch glass pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean and sides just start to pull away from the edge of the pan, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes before cutting.

BLONDIES WITH DARK ROOTS



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This recipe appears in the June 2010 issue of 'Food Network Magazine', courtesy of Guy Fieri host of 'Diners, Drive-ins and Dives'.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 9 blondies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
3 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hazelnuts (chopped)
1/4 cup sweetened coconut (shredded)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • Mist an 8" square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
  • Add the borwn sugar and beat 3 to 4 more minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Fold in the hazelnuts, coconut and chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.
  • Let cool 20 minutes in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 52, Sodium 207.6, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 30.1, Protein 4.5

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