ALMOND BLONDIES

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These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house. -Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add butter and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, beating just until blended. Fold in almonds., Pour into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.