Coffee Almond Chocolate Blondies

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, chewy bars featuring a deep espresso kick and crunchy toasted almonds
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Coffee Almond Chocolate Blondies

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 456.0

Description

These Coffee Almond Chocolate Blondies are the ultimate treat for chocolate and coffee lovers. Unlike traditional blondies, these incorporate instant espresso and coffee liqueur for a sophisticated, robust flavor profile that stands up beautifully to the sweetness of brown sugar. The batter is studded with toasted sliced almonds for a delightful crunch and melted semisweet chocolate chips for gooey pockets of richness. Dense yet tender, they offer a fudgy texture that is perfect for afternoon snacking or dessert. They pair wonderfully with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. Simple to mix up, these bars bake evenly in a standard pan and slice cleanly once cooled, making them an easy yet impressive addition to any cookie tray or potluck spread.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) and grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the firmly packed brown sugar and unsalted butter, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the coffee liqueur and instant espresso powder until fully blended. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth, then gradually whisk the egg mixture into the cooled sugar-butter mixture.
  5. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined.
  7. Fold in the toasted, coarsely chopped blanched almonds and semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 456.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 79.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 117.6g40%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 117.6g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almond, almonds, baking, blending, blondies, chocolate, coffee, dessert, espresso, international, snack, sweet, vegan
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