CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SWIRL BLONDIES

Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Blondies image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 cup(s) firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
3/4 cup(s) finely chopped hazelnuts
FOR THE TOPPING:
4 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup(s) chocolate-hazelnut spread
1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar

Steps:

To make the blondies: Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Using an electric mixer on medium speed (or just a mixing spoon), mix the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thoroughly combined. Reduce mixer speed to low, and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Stir in the hazelnuts. Spread the blondie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
To make the topping: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, chocolate-hazelnut spread, and sugar until thoroughly combined. Drop the topping mixture by small amounts (2-3 teaspoons at a time) over the top of the blondies. Use a thin knife to swirl the chocolate mixture into the top third of the blondie batter. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the blondies in the pan before cutting into bars.