Gingerbread Blondies

Gingerbread Blondies are a delightful twist on traditional blondies, combining the rich, buttery flavour of the classic treat with the warm spice’s characteristic of gingerbread. Each bite offers a lovely balance of sweetness, with hints of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses creating a comforting aroma that evokes the festive season. The texture is soft and chewy, making them perfect for indulging with a cup of tea or coffee. Topped with a light drizzle of white chocolate, these blondies not only taste incredible but also present beautifully on any dessert table. Ideal for sharing with family and friends, Gingerbread Blondies are a scrumptious way to celebrate the holidays.

Baking Tips:

• Line your baking pan: I highly recommend greasing and lining your baking pan with parchment paper this simple step ensures that your baked goods come out smoothly and without sticking to the pan, saving you time and effort in cleaning up afterwards.

• Don’t over mix: This technique of stirring the batter only until it is just mixed is crucial for maintaining a tender and moist crumb in your baked goods. When I am preparing the batter, I typically transition to using a rubber spatula to carefully fold all the ingredients together until there are no longer any visible streaks of flour.

• Don’t over-bake: To ensure a soft, fudgy center, it's crucial not to overbake the blondies. The key is to bake them until the top feels set and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Remember, they may seem a bit soft initially, but they will definitely firm up as they cool down in the pan.

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Gingerbread Blondies

Yield: 16 Squares

Author: Chloe Sims

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 45 Min

A scrumptious way to celebrate the holidays.

Ingredients

Gingerbread Blondies

• 170g Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature)
• 210g Brown Sugar
• 80g Unsulphured Molasses
• 1 Egg (Room Temperature)
• 1 Egg Yolk (Room Temperature)
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 270g Plain Flour
• 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
• 2 Tsp Cinnamon
• 2 Tsp Ginger
• 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 Tsp Salt
• 225g White Chocolate Chips
• 85g White Chocolate for Drizzling

Instructions

Gingerbread Blondies

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together using a handheld beater the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in the molasses until combined.
4. Beat in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla until smooth.
5. Add the flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Fold together using a spatula until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly combined.
7. Transfer the blondie batter into the prepared pan and smooth over using a spatula.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool.
9. Once fully cooled, carefully remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack or chopping board.
10. Melt the white chocolate in a microwaveable bowl for 30 second bursts at a time.
11. Drizzle the chocolate evenly over the blondie using either a piping bag or a spoon.
12. Slice up into as many pieces as you like and enjoy!

Notes

Line your baking pan: I highly recommend greasing and lining your baking pan with parchment paper this simple step ensures that your baked goods come out smoothly and without sticking to the pan, saving you time and effort in cleaning up afterwards.

Don’t over mix: This technique of stirring the batter only until it is just mixed is crucial for maintaining a tender and moist crumb in your baked goods. When I am preparing the batter, I typically transition to using a rubber spatula to carefully fold all the ingredients together until there are no longer any visible streaks of flour.

Don’t over-bake: To ensure a soft, fudgy center, it's crucial not to overbake the blondies. The key is to bake them until the top feels set and a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Remember, they may seem a bit soft initially, but they will definitely firm up as they cool down in the pan.

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