March 29, 2024

Hello Foodie Friends

Tempting you with a sweet something recipe for Easter. For these brown sugar & vanilla Easter blondies we're using pastel colored M&Ms. Similar to brownies but without cocoa or chocolate, blondies are typically rich and buttery with a nice chewy texture. You can tailor these for any holiday theme simply by swapping different colored sprinkles or chocolate candies.

This has great appeal for young and old it's basically a big ol chocolate chip cookie recipe in bar fashion and who doesn't love the bits of chocolate treats? To me this is the best of both worlds. Similar to golden brownies I love this for the easy prep, the presentation and also serving. Outside the chocolate candies most of the ingredients we typically already have in the pantry. Make them with the kids and it would be fun to arrange the squared onto a platter lined with green dyed coconut flakes and jelly beans sprinkled around to fit the theme too.

Enjoy and HAPPY EASTER to all celebrating!
Marzee
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EASTER BLONDIE BARS

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 cups light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs at room temperature
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups Easter themed M&Ms, divided
* Easter candy sprinkles optional

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, allow the sides to hang over the edge for easy removal once cooled. In a large mixing bowl ass cooled butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, whisk together until well combined, smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, and salt and mix using with a large spatula until well combined. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the Easter M&Ms careful not to overmix. Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan and press the mixture evenly into all corners. Gently press the remaining M&Ms on top and any decorative sprinkles if you're using.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack allowing to cool completely. Lift parchment out of the pan and cut bars into squares.

MARZEE's CORNER

These are just a few examples of different blondie flavors, mix-ins, and toppings to make your perfect blondie recipe.

Classic Blondies: These are made with a base of butter, brown sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract. They are rich, chewy, and have a caramel-like flavor.

Chocolate Chip Blondies: Chocolate chips are added to the classic blondie batter to create a delightful combination of sweet vanilla and melted chocolate.

Nut Blondies: Chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds can be added to blondie batter for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

Peanut Butter Blondies: Peanut butter is mixed into the blondie batter or swirled on top for a delicious twist on the classic recipe.

Butterscotch Blondies: Butterscotch chips or butterscotch sauce are incorporated into the batter to create a rich, caramel-like flavor.

White Chocolate Blondies: Instead of traditional chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or chunks are added to the blondie batter for a sweet and creamy flavor.

Coconut Blondies: Shredded coconut is mixed into the batter or sprinkled on top to add a tropical twist to classic blondies.

Pumpkin Blondies: Pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are added to the batter for a festive fall-inspired treat.

Lemon Blondies: Lemon zest and juice are added to the batter to create a bright and tangy flavor profile, perfect for citrus lovers.

Raspberry Swirl Blondies: Fresh or frozen raspberries are swirled into the blondie batter, creating pockets of tartness amidst the sweet base.