By: Philip Speer

Recipe Information

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 16 bars

Using maple syrup instead of refined white sugar makes Philip Speer’s blondies especially delectable.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Heat maple syrup in saucepan over medium high heat until it comes to a simmer. Lower heat to medium and let syrup reduce by approximately 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add butter. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Slowly stream syrup and butter mixture into eggs, while whisking continuously.
4. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Incorporate dry mixture into the wet mixture in small amounts, stirring to a smooth consistency.
5. Pour into a well-greased 9x 9” glass baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is moist and set. Remove from oven and cool before cutting.

Serving Suggestion

For an extra rich treat, drizzle a few teaspoons of maple syrup or honey over the fresh blondies just before serving!

Nutritional Information

212 Calories, 9 g. fat, 46 mg. cholesterol, 126 mg. sodium, 32 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 3 g. protein

Source: https://www.grocery.coop/recipes/maple-syrup-blondies