Almond Blondie Chewies
These blondies "baked" up beautifully in the microwave. Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Makes: 16 squares. Prep: 15 minutes. Microwave: about 8 minutes.
Chewies:
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk chocolate pieces
Chocolate Drizzle:
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1. Chewies: Place butter in large microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high power for 1 minute. Add the sugar; beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the eggs; beat on medium-high speed for about 1 minute or until the mixture is well blended.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl until well combined. On low speed, beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture until well blended, for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Fold in almonds and chocolate pieces. Pour into a greased 8-inch-square microwave-safe glass baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high power for 3 minutes, turning the dish around 180° halfway through the cooking. Uncover. Microwave on high power for 4 minutes, turning the dish around 180° halfway through cooking; chewies are done when small knife inserted into center comes out with only a few moist crumbs on it.
4. Transfer dish to wire rack and let
completely. With small sharp knife, cut into 16 squares.
5. Drizzle: In small microwave-safe glass bowl, microwave the chocolate on high power for 30 to 35 seconds or until it is a good drizzling consistency. Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the squares. Let stand until chocolate is set.
Nutrient Value Per Square: 199 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated), 3 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber,111 mg sodium, 42 mg cholesterol.
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