Almond Blondies

  Desserts

These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house.

Almond Blondies

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add butter and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, beating just until blended. Fold in almonds.
  • 2. Pour into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 143 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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