Cashew Butter Blondies

Name: Cashew Butter Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup unsalted roasted creamy cashew butter; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips; 1/2 cup salted roasted whole cashews

15 Minutes Prep3 Hours 35 Minutes Total
16 Servings
210 Calories per Serving

These blondie bars combine cashew butter, dark chocolate and roasted cashews for a sweet-and-salty flavor twist.

Ingredient List

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup unsalted roasted creamy cashew butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup salted roasted whole cashews

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In large bowl, beat brown sugar, softened butter and cashew butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until blended. Stir in flour mixture until just blended. Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and cashews over top; press lightly into batter.
Bake 16 to 19 minutes or until center just jiggles slightly and edges are light brown. Cool completely, about 3 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.

Tips

Roasted or raw, salt or no salt, creamy or crunchy—cashew butters do vary! We tested this recipe with unsalted roasted creamy cashew butter. Feel free to pick your favorite to try in this recipe.
The secret for cutting bars easily is to line the pan with heavy-duty or nonstick foil. When it is time to cut the bars, just lift the baked bar with the foil out of the pan, and cut. This also makes cleanup extra easy.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 11g 16%, Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 22%, Cholesterol 20mg 7%, Sodium 160mg 7%, Potassium 115mg 3%, Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%, Dietary Fiber 1g 3%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 6%, Riboflavin 4%, Niacin 4%, Vitamin B6 2%, Folic Acid 4%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 8%, Magnesium 8%, Zinc 4%, Selenium 8%, Copper 15%, Manganese 10%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 210, Calories from Fat 90, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 16g, Protein 3g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 1oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp