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Gingerbread Blondies

Most gingerbread is either a hard cookie or a soft cake. These blondies are neither. They're dense and chewy, with a strong molasses and ginger flavor, and get some sweetness from chunks of white chocolate.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chopped into chunks

Gingerbread Blondies

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chopped into chunks

Instructions

  • Line 8x8 metal pan with parchment, leaving overhang. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in medium bowl.
  • Beat egg in large bowl, then whisk in melted butter, dark brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until nearly combined.
  • Fold in white chocolate chunks until just mixed.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center is soft. Toothpick should show moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Lift using parchment, transfer to board, and slice into squares.

Notes

Must cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling. Blondies will be very fudgy.
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