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Molasses Blondies

Molasses Blondies

Chewy, spiced molasses blondies with a rich brown sugar flavor and soft centers
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Blondie Batter

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Optional Topping

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk plus more as needed
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Pan and Dry Mix

  • heat oven to 350 F and line an 8 inch square pan with parchment leaving overhang then lightly grease
  • whisk flour baking powder ginger cinnamon cloves and salt until evenly combined.

Mix Batter and Bake

  • whisk melted butter brown sugar and molasses until smooth and glossy then whisk in egg and vanilla until fully emulsified
  • fold in dry ingredients just until no dry flour remains and spread batter evenly in pan
  • bake until edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs 20 to 25 minutes then cool completely before slicing.

Optional Glaze

  • whisk powdered sugar milk vanilla and salt to a thick drizzle consistency then drizzle over cooled blondies and let set 10 minutes.

Notes

1. For thicker bars use an 8 inch pan and bake toward the longer end; for a darker deeper flavor use dark brown sugar and robust molasses; do not overbake to keep centers chewy; add 0.5 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired; store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g