A twist on the classic blondie recipe with the addition of Ontario maple syrup and walnuts, these easy-to-make, delectable blondies will soon become a family favourite.
The recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, are sweet inspiration to bake something tasty.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Standing Time: 5 minutes
Serves 16
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp (4 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2 Ontario eggs
3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted
1/3 cup (75 mL) Ontario maple syrup
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
3/4 cup (175 mL) toasted chopped walnuts
Icing:
1/4 cup (50 mL) icing sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario maple syrup
Line 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing 2-inch (5 cm) overhang on 2 sides of pan.
In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
In medium bowl, using electric mixer on medium speed, beat eggs, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth; pour over flour mixture. Using spatula, stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Icing: In small bowl, whisk together icing sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over top of blondies. Let stand until set, about 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Can be stored in a covered container for up to 2 days on the counter.
Nutritional Information:
1 square
PROTEIN: 3 grams
FAT: 10 grams
CARBOHYDRATE: 26 grams
CALORIES: 203
FIBRE: 1 gram
SODIUM: 160 mg
