Blondies With Variations

1. 1

   Butter an 8x8 pan

2. 2

   Mix melted butter with brown sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla or almond extract.

3. 3

   Whisk flour and salt together, then stir into sugar mixture. Mix in any additions (below) just until combined.

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   Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0F 20-25 minutes, or until set in the middle.

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   Further additions, use one or a combination of:

6. 6

   1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts, toasting them first for even better flavor

7. 7

   1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips

8. 8

   1/2 teaspoon mint extract in addition to or in place of the vanilla

9. 9

   1/2 cup mashed bananas

10. 10

    1/4 cup bourbon, scotch or other whiskey; increase the flour by one tablespoon

11. 11

    2 tablespoons of espresso powder with the vanilla

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    1/2 cup dried fruit, especially dried cherries

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    Top with a vanilla butter cream or chocolate peanut butter cream frosting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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