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Maple Pecan Blondies

Here’s a blondie recipe that I have made many times!  Mine are never as gooey as Gemma’s and that’s probably because I over-bake them. I should keep a better eye on them next time. I like to brown the butter first but it’s not necessary. Enjoy!  Maple Pecan Blondies Makes 9-12 servings Original recipe from Bigger Bolder Baking Ingredients ¾ cup butter, melted or browned 1¼ cups dark brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 1 large egg  2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda I ¼ cups pecans, toasted and chopped  Directions   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment. Gemma used 8x8 but I like my bars thinner. Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the flour and baking soda just until combined.  Stir in the pecans. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. They middle should be slightly jiggly but they still taste yummy if yo...
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Nutella Hot Chocolate

Okay, I'm pretty sure this is what they're drinking up at the North Pole and that's why the elves are so happy!

I didn't have half & half or whipped cream, but I did have marshmallows! My only suggestion is that no matter how excited you are about tasting this, wait until it cools a bit. I was impatient and burned my tongue.

This is a rich and delicious hot chocolate. At 100 calories per tablespoon of Nutella .... well who's counting? It's Christmas!


Nutella Hot Chocolate
Original recipe from The Daily Smash
Makes 1 serving

Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Nutella
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
  • pinch of salt
  • whipped cream or marshmallows
  • sprinkles to make it look pretty
Directions
  1. Place the milk, Nutella, cocoa and salt in a small pot over medium heat. Cook stirring with a whisk until it's well combined and hot.
  2. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream or marshmallows and sprinkles. Enjoy with a cozy blanket and a good book.

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