BROWNED BUTTER BLONDIES WITH MACAROON TOPPING

Browned Butter Blondies with Macaroon Topping image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 whole eggs
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 bag (7 oz) sweetened coconut (about 2 3/4 cups lightly packed)
3/4 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 egg white, slightly beaten

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging 2 opposite sides of pan.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook 8 to 11 minutes or until butter is light golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, brown sugar, vanilla, 2 eggs and cooled browned butter. Spread in pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 1 inch from center of pan comes out almost clean. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over bars.
In small microwavable bowl, mix granulated sugar and water. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until sugar is dissolved.
In large bowl, place sweetened coconut and unsweetened coconut. Pour sugar mixture over coconut; beat with electric mixer on low speed until well mixed. Add cream cheese and egg white; beat on low speed until blended. Spoon and gently press macaroon mixture onto partially baked blondie layer.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store at room temperature, loosely covered, up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg