Cherry Brandy Blondies Recipe

Name: Cherry Brandy Blondies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: ⅓ cup brandy or ⅓ cup orange juice; 1 cup dried cherries; 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup icing sugar; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

⅓ cup brandy or ⅓ cup orange juice
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons orange juice

1
In small saucepan, bring brandy to a boil; stir in cherries and almonds.
2
Let cool.
3
Meanwhile, in bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.
4
Beat in vanilla and almond extract.
5
In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; stir into butter mixture just until combined.
6
Stir in almond and cherry mixture.
7
Scrape into parchment paper-lined 13 x 9 inch (3.5 l) metal cake pan, smoothing top.
8
Bake in 325 degree oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
9
GLAZE: In small bowl, whisk sugar with brandy; brush over bars.
10
Let cool on rack.
11
Cut into bars.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup brandy or ⅓ cup orange juice, 1 cup dried cherries, 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Cherry Brandy Blondies falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Brandy Blondies

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