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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 you over-bake them. Allow to co

Sun-dried Tomato Cream Cheese

This recipe is so simple it's ridiculous. But it was delicious and I figured I'd share it anyway because I enjoyed it so much.


Sun-dried Tomato Cream Cheese

Ingredients
  • regular or low fat cream cheese
  • sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
Directions
  1. For every ounce of cream cheese, use 1 sun-dried tomato. Place the tomatoes on a paper towel and blot off most of the oil. Give the cheese and tomatoes and buzz in the Magic Bullet (or food processor). Refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips:
  • Imagine the possibilities. You could really add anything to your cream cheese. How about some chives or roasted red peppers? Feta and spinach like I used to order at a popular bagel place. Yum yum!
  • I spread mine on a toasted whole wheat English muffin but you could use it on a bagel or as a spread for your sandwich.
  • How about using this as a cheese ball at your next party?

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