What’s one baked good that you have never ever made? Something that everyone has made at least once in their life, but for some reason, you have never made it.
For me, it was blondies. I’ve eaten them, sure. But made them myself? Never.
I can’t believe I’ve actually confessed to this. It’s so embarrassing. I should probably just go ahead and add it to my collection of cooking disasters.
The other weekend, right before the Super Bowl, I knew that the time had come. I needed to make blondies. But not just any blondies, because that’s not the way I work. It has to be something just a little different.
So I went rummaging through my pantry, looking for the ingredient that would make these special. Chocolate chips were out, too obvious. As were white chocolate chips, butterscotch chip and peanut butter chips. Dark chocolate peanut butter M&Ms? Delicious, sure, but not unique enough.
And then, in a back corner, almost forgotten, was the secret ingredient. Chocolate-covered pretzels.
Brilliant!
So I chopped them up, both chocolate and white chocolate pretzels. Stirred them, and then baked away. Two batches of blondies later, and I’m completely hooked.
Just like my children, I love both versions. However, unlike my children, I do have a favorite. The chocolate chocolate-covered pretzels, not the white chocolate-covered pretzels. Why? It may just be my addiction to all things chocolate, and white chocolate doesn’t make that list. I’m not sure. But whatever flavor you go with, you really won’t be disappointed.
A fun twist on a classic blondie recipe, using chocolate-covered pretzels.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels (white or chocolate), broken
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving two longer ends to use as handles for removing the bars.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large pan, over medium heat melt the butter. Bring it to a boil, stirring constantly, until light golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sugars until well blended.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, until barely warm.
- Stir in the egg, egg yolk, corn syrup and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour and broken chocolate-covered pretzels. The batter will be thick.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Remove using the parchment paper handles, then cut into 16 pieces.
Notes
Adapted from Joy of Cooking
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Wish I had one of these blondies right now! Would be perfect right after dinner!
Opps…Just like you, I’ve never made blondies before! Oh, now you’re on “the other side”! I better bake up a batch quickly cos these blondies looks amazing! Can’t wait to give them a try.
These look amazing – what a fabulous combination!
Oh, I could bathe in these blondies. Chocolate covered pretzels? Awesome! Thanks so much for hosting!
looks fabulouos!
Mmmm…. I LOVE the sweet and salty combo of pretzels and chocolate. I’ll definitely be making these! Thanks for hosting!
Wow Alli! That looks amazing!Thank you so much for hosting. Have a great weekend!
Blondie brownies are my absolute favorites. Your combo looks awesome and sounds super delish too!!! Thank you for hosting the sweetness every week.
Alli, those blondies sound yummy! Thanks for making me drool so early in the morning!
I’ve never made blondies, either. (gasp!) These sounds delicious!
I’ve had such a craving for blondies lately! YUM!
I’ve never made or eaten pineapple upside down cake so I really want to try that
Wow these look amazing!!! All my favorite things in one!
These look so good! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
Those blondies look amazing! I have not made them in forever, so I might have to change that…starting with this recipe.
Happy Friday!
Oh my gosh… those look delish!! I love blondies and chocolate and I can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Those blondies sound delish! The perfect combo of salty and sweet. And I don’t really like white chocolate either…it’s not REAL chocolate, is it? Thanks for hosting! :0)
Thanks for hosting. Have a great weekend!!
Looks delish!
Those blondies look delicious. I’m excited to be a new follower of your blog through the link party at Nifty Thrifty Things
~ Megan
The blondies look yummy. I too have yet to make blondies. But those do inspire me to try them, that’s for sure. I pinned it so I can add it to my to do list! I also linked up my Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies while I was here and have you added to my Friday Link Party list, so I’ll see you again on Friday. Thanks for hosting.
Your Blondies look awesome, sure wish I had one! Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
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