WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP GINGERBREAD BLONDIES

White Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Blondies image

Moist, tender, boldly spiced one-bowl blondies both studded and drizzled with sweet white chocolate. Happy Holidays (or any day) indeed!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup + 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (divided)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter an 8"x8" baking dish or coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Add the butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power in 20-second increments until melted. Remove from microwave and whisk in the brown sugar and molasses, then add the egg, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix well.
Sift the flour and baking soda over the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined. Stir in 1 cup white chocolate chips.
Pour batter into baking dish. Using an offset spatula or your fingers, press and spread the batter evenly into the pan. The batter will be very stiff.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until dark golden brown, set in the middle, and the edges appear dry.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 60 minutes. They will sink a bit as they cool.
Before cutting, drizzle with more white chocolate. Place 1/2 cup white chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 15-second increments, stirring after every 15 second zap, just until chips are melted, about 1 minute. If the chocolate seizes, stir in a 1/2 teaspoon or so of coconut oil or vegetable oil to help loosen it up and get it to a drizzle-able consistency. Use a spoon to drizzle the white chocolate over the blondies in the pan. Allow white chocolate to harden, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cut into squares and serve.
Blondies keep for several days at room temperature in an airtight container or zipper bag. They freeze amazingly, too! To freeze, cool completely on a wire rack. Place in a single layer in airtight plastic containers or large freezer bag and transfer to the freezer. To thaw, return to room temperature; they should thaw within an hour or two.