“IT TAKES A SMART BRUNETTE TO PLAY A DUMB BLONDE.” Marilyn Monroe
Sometimes I am in the mood for something more substantial than a cookie. Something chewy that I can sink my teeth into. But believe it or not….I am just not in the mood for the fudgyness of a brownie. These blondies fit the bill! The brown sugar and coconut make them chewy and sweet. While the bit of cream cheese gives them a rich quality. And the bits of chocolate feel just right! This recipe called for hazelnuts, but I used pecans. (The first time I made these, the flavor of the hazelnuts was pretty predominant.) You can definitely adjust this recipe to suit your ‘color’!
What’s your favorite shade?……..
BLONDIES:
2 1/3 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c sweetened shredded coconut
8 oz semi sweet chocolate chips (I used the mini’s)
cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350°.Line a 9 x 13 rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl.
Beat the butter and cream cheese in the bowl of your electric mixer until fluffy. Add the sugars and beat another 3-4 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Fold in the pecans, coconut and chocolate chips.
Spread the batter in the prepared pan. The batter is thick and sticky so spread it with a spatula to fill the pan and then level it evenly using an offset spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy!
Anne,
I am not sure blonde is my favorite shade but these look fantastic. Thanks for sharing!
Hello friend… : ) You’ve rendered me speechless! Congratulations!
Anne,
There is a first time for everything and I am definitely going to have to try these.
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Anne, these look fantastic. I love the title too… very cute! I say brunette is my favorite shade….but this brunette is getting “gray” roots. : )
Ramona! You are too young for gray roots! :- 0
Don’t let my picture fool you. I’m just young at heart : ) Hope you’re having a great week.
Hazelnuts, coconut, and chocolate? I’m in!
Tiffany…me too! Love coconut! : )
I’m a brunette trying hard to pretend I don’t see the gray creeping in!
Jen…what gray??? And for me….I color my ‘coconut’! ;- )
Anne, these blondies look wonderfully delicious and I love that you used chocolate, hazelnuts and coconut to liven them up a bit! I could definitely see myself making these in the near future.
You have a beautiful blog and I’m so glad to have found it!
Georgia…thank you so much. Your blog is wonderful, too. Just left you a note there. I’ll be visiting often! : )
I am brunette; I prefer dark hair in men (as Hubby is) but I’m all blondie when it comes to bars. These look fantastic. I could take macadamia nuts as easily as hazelnuts since I love both.
Christiane….I like a break from brownies sometimes, but for some reason, the taste of the hazelnuts is pretty strong in this recipe. I like them. But might try something else next time! : )
Those blondies look sound so great with nuts and chocolate.
Thanks Angie! : )
Yum, these look great! Do you think they would travel well? Visiting my family next weekend and want to bring something.
PS. My versatile blogger post is up – thanks again for nominating me!!
Lucy….I think they would travel well. I had these stored in tupperware for a few days and still moist and chewy! Have a safe trip next weekend…and coming over to see your versatile blogger post!!! : )
These look great! I can’t say there is every a time when I couldn’t go for a fudgy brownie, but I am always up for tying something different! Great work!
Thanks Erin! Actually…I could go for a brownie right now!
Well, I’m a brunette and Adam is my favorite blondie, but these definitely run a close second. Yummy!