Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies will have you salivating after the first bite! No kidding. If you enjoy Butterfingers, you’ll be like Pavlov’s dogs at the first ding. These amazing brownies are filled with Butterfinger Baking Bits and chocolate chips. What’s not to love about that combo? I baked them in a 13×17″ cookie sheet so they made up 48 brownies in all. These bar-type cookies are rich, decadent and oh, so delicious.

Every now and then when I’m cruising down the baked goods aisle at the grocery, I pick up new and exciting chips to fill cookies. That’s where I found those cool Hershey’s S’mores pieces and these wonderful Butterfinger Baking Bits. I don’t buy them for anything special. I just pick up bags of the stuff so I have them on hand when inspiration hits and I’m ready to use them up. (Usually in a week or two). I like to have stuff on hand “just in case” I get in the baking mood. (Which is really pretty often).

I also like to keep my freezers stocked with cookies or brownies. We give them away almost weekly to friends, coworkers, neighbors, trustees and others John comes in contact with. Everyone love our cookies. Almost anytime I come in contact with people who’ve received them, we get rave reviews about how much they enjoyed the cookies or brownies.

I actually made four batches of these blondies when I was baking them. I highly recommend them for tailgating or office parties, potlucks or backyard barbecues. They’ll be a hit with everyone, young and old alike. An older woman and her husband received one of the eight containers I froze. I got a hand written note [yes, people still write notes!] from her about how much they enjoyed these delicious blondies.

Seriously, the chocolate from the chips and the gooey, peanut butter flavor from the Butterfingers can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a “to die for” dessert, give Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies a try. But don’t say I didn’t warn you: these blondies are addictive! You won’t be able to stop at just one.

Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies are ooey, gooey and delicious.

These blondies just explode with chocolate! Yum.

Every bite of these Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies will cause you to salivate like Pavlov’s dogs! Ding, ding, ding.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Soften butter. Add eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and baking soda.

Cream ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add chocolate chips and Butterfinger Baking Bits.

Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined.

Grease a 13×17″ cookie sheet. Pat dough into prepared baking sheet. (You may have to keep your hands slightly moist if the dough is sticky).

Bake at 350 about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and blondies are set.

Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies are perfect for tailgating or office parties.

These brownies are packed with chocolaty flavor. We loved them.

If you enjoy Butterfingers, you’ll rave over this dessert.

Here’s the recipe.

BUTTERFINGER CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES

(My own concoction)

Have a plate of Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies. Gorge, uh indulge….in at least one.

These brownies are so delectable they’re hard to resist.

Prepare yourself. Butterfinger Chocolate Chip Blondies will rock your world.

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Race Car Brownies are irresistible. My cousin gave me this recipe about 30 years ago, and it’s a keeper. They used to make up a batch of these delicious brownies every time they went to NASCAR races. Thus, the name, Race Car Brownies. These jewels have Hershey’s syrup in the batter and use Hershey’s chocolate chips in the fudgy icing. Yes, they are everything you want in a brownie.

We had the young adult group from our church over for lunch in January. I made up two fabulous Pizza Casseroles, Fried Green Beans, Creamy Sweet Corn, Greek Salad, and Oreo Cookie Dessert. I also made this lovely brownie dessert. We had a large turn out of kids. What didn’t get eaten up initially, got sent home in care packages. They were very pleased.

I baked these brownies in a cookie sheet rather than a baking dish. The brownies aren’t as thick that way. But they’re so rich it works out just as well. The icing is smoothed over top rather quickly while the brownies are still hot. It’s thick, chocolaty and fudgy.

This terrific dessert should be on your menu. Whether you’re going to Nascar races or just soccer practice down the street, these are the brownies to take! Everyone will want one, and you’ll be left holding an empty pan. Enjoy.

Race Car Brownies are so mouthwatering.

These brownies are rich, decadent and heavenly.

Whether you take them to NASCAR races or just down the street, these brownies just have to be eaten!

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the brownies.

Soften butter. Add sugar.

Mix with an electric mixer until fluffy.

Add eggs.

Mix again.

Add chocolate syrup.

Mix again.

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods.

Mix again.

Add walnuts.

Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

Grease a 12×17″ cookie sheet. Spread brownie batter into prepared cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Pour icing over top of brownies while still hot.

I used these ingredients for the icing.

Melt butter and evaporated milk in medium-sized saucepan over low to medium heat.

Stir to combine.

Bring mixture to a boil. Boil one minute. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips.

Stir until chocolate chips are melted.

Immediately spread hot icing over hot brownies. Work quickly as the mixture will harden and turn to fudge very rapidly.

Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Race Car Brownies are terrific for tailgating parties, soccer games, NASCAR races or backyard barbecues.

Here’s the recipe.

RACE CAR BROWNIES

(Recipe adapted from my cousin, Linda Eubank Huck, Marietta, OH)

These fudgy, frosted brownies will have you coming back for more!

Every bite of Race Car Brownies will have you drooling.

It’s hard not to eat a stack of Race Car Brownies in one sitting!

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I love butterscotch morsels and I have a ton of recipes that use them. Butterscotch Banana Blondies use both butterscotch morsels and ripe bananas. They are absolutely dreamy. I mean it. They have a rich Browned Butter Icing to die for. This cookie has everything going for it. Seriously.

I needed to stock my freezer with goodies in February. John likes to give them out to friends whenever he’s out. I had a ton of overripe bananas on hand. I decided to make up a batch of these blondies, plus a chocolate version. Both turned out incredibly good. We got tremendous feedback from those he gave these out to. They all loved ’em.

I can’t recommend Butterscotch Banana Blondies highly enough. They’re great for almost any occasion. Each batch makes 48 luscious blondies. So they’re terrific for tailgating parties, potlucks, family reunions or even during the fall for holiday parties when you need a lot.

If you want a “knock your socks off” dessert, Butterscotch Banana Blondies will do it. You’ll be drooling over every mouthful.

Butterscotch Banana Blondies are irresistible.

If you enjoy butterscotch chips, you’ll love these luscious cookies.

The nice thing about this recipe is it makes a lot. That makes it terrific for potlucks and family reunions.

The butterscotch and caramel flavors of these bars are so scrumptious.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the blondie.

Place softened butter in a mixing bowl. Add brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt.

Cream with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. (Bleached flour toughens baked goods). Add mashed bananas and butterscotch morsels.

Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

Spread mixture into a greased 12×17″ cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

I used these ingredients for the Browned Butter Icing.

Make icing about 5 minutes before the blondies are due to come out of the oven. Place butter in a small skillet over low to medium heat. Add brown sugar.

Add half-and-half.

Stir until melted.

Remove from heat and add powdered sugar.

Whisk ingredients until smooth.

Pour Browned Butter Icing immediately over top of hot blondies after they come out of the oven.

Butterscotch Banana Blondies are terrific for tailgating parties.

These are sure to cure any sweet tooth craving.

These blondies are so delicious, it’s hard to stop after just one.

Here’s the recipe.

BUTTERSCOTCH BANANA BLONDIES

(Recipe adapted from my Banana Blondies recipe)

Don’t Butterscotch Banana Blondies look marvelous?

Every bite will have you drooling.

This is a terrific way to use up ripe bananas!

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My, oh my! Creme De Menthe Brownies sure are awesome. These amazing brownies include creme de menthe baking chips in the batter for a full minty taste. Then they’re iced with a chocolate fudge frosting. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! If you enjoy ooey, gooey brownies, this one is just what the doctor ordered! Plus, it’s a marvelous dessert for holiday baking.

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I made these Creme De Menthe Brownies in September and gave them to John’s Day Neuro staff. I’ve tried to send in goodies every week while John has been in rehab. The staff love the treats and enjoy being spoiled a little bit. If you enjoy mint and chocolate together (like my favorite Chocolate Mint Ice Cream) you will be overjoyed with every bite of these jewels.

These rich, decadent brownies are sure to cure any sweet tooth craving you have. If you’re a chocolate lover, these brownies need to be on your menu ASAP!

Creme De Menthe Brownies are so satisfying.

These chocolaty treats are mouthwatering and irresistible.

Creme De Menthe baking chips add awesome flavor.

Creme De Menthe Brownies should be on the top of your baking list this holiday season.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the brownies.

Melt butter.

Add sugar, cocoa and eggs.

Whisk to combine.

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add creme de menthe baking chips.

Stir ingredients to combine.

Spread mixture into a greased 12×19″ cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

I used these ingredients for the fudge icing.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add cocoa.

Stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat.

Add half-and-half, a dash of salt and powdered sugar.

Stir until combined.

Add vanilla.

Stir again.

Spread icing over top of cooled brownies.

Refrigerate a few hours before cutting into bars.

Creme De Menthe Brownies will cure that sweet tooth!

Mint and chocolate go so well together.

Creme De Menthe Brownies are terrific for holiday or tailgating parties, Christmas Cookie Exchanges or potlucks.

If you enjoy sweets, you’ll rave over this dessert.

Here’s the recipe.

CREME DE MENTHE BROWNIES

(My own concoction)

Creme De Menthe Brownies will have you drooling from the first bite.

Wow your holiday company with these goodies.

Creme De Menthe Brownies are rich, decadent and absolutely heavenly.

It’s time for dessert. Yes, please!

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Have I got a doozy of a recipe for you today! Chocolate Chip Toffee Brownies. Chocolate and toffee. Yes, yes, yes! These amazing brownies are loaded. Plus, they’re incredibly rich, decadent and divine. If you love chocolate and toffee, they blend perfectly together in this luscious dessert.

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This is actually based on a Paula Deen recipe I found in one of her magazines about 12 years ago. I make it as cookies very frequently. I’ve used the base recipe in so many renditions it’s not even funny. The first time I made this recipe was in the summer of 2008. I took them to a beginner Greek class I was taking for my Master’s of Divinity degree at the time. They were a rage and everyone loved them.

I made them again back in early November for John’s Day Neuro staff. I tried to make sure they got goodies weekly as their job is so tough. Working with stroke patients or those with TBI’s can be so difficult. I thought these would be nice treats for the staff. It would also let them know how much we appreciated their kindnesses to John over that four-month period.

If you want a spectacular dessert for your family, company or friends, this is the one to try. I assure you everyone will love them and you’ll come home with an empty plate.

Chocolate Chip Toffee Brownies are the ultimate in brownies.

These are loaded with chocolate chips and Heath English Toffee Bits.

You’ll be salivating with every mouthful.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Soften butter and place in mixing bowl. Add sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, baking soda and salt.

Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add chocolate chips and Heath English Toffee Bits.

Stir well to combine.

Pat dough into a greased 12×17″ cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Yes, you will be able to eat a whole stack of these jewels.

This Paula Deen recipe is a keeper!

Here’s the recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHIP TOFFEE BROWNIES

(Recipe adapted from Paula Deen’s Ultimate Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookie, as found in Chocolate Celebration magazine, circa 2008)

Beware! These brownies are addictive.

These are great for tailgating parties and potlucks.

We’ve also made them for our Christmas Cookie Exchanges. They’re so decadent and delightful that no one can pass them up!

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Oh my gosh, these Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies just melt in your mouth. I loved the way these brownies turned out. I started with one of my favorite brownie recipes. I decreased the flour to what the original recipe was. I left out the nuts and I added miniature chocolate chips. I also used Ghirardelli 60% bittersweet chocolate. Seriously, these delectable brownies dissolved in my mouth. I would make them again in a minute–and probably eat WAY TOO MANY!

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These brownies are not only decadent they’re actually pretty easy to make. They only use 7 ingredients. The slightly time-consuming part is melting the chocolate and butter. Then the mixture really needs to cool before adding it to the eggs (or you’ll have scrambled eggs). Yikes! Other then that, these brownies can be whipped up pretty quickly. I assure you that they will be downed even more quickly. Whether you serve them with ice cream and chocolate sauce or not, they are heavenly.

My husband asked me to restock the freezer back in June. He likes to have goodies on hand to hand out to neighbors, friends and people he works with. So I made four batches of these brownies. I packed three for the freezer. I think I could bake up cookies or brownies every day of the year and he’d get rid of all of them!

I took the other batch with me to a friend’s house. She was hosting a Crawfish Boil for 100+ family and friends. It was crazy and fun at the same time. I brought along a Carrot Cake Earthquake Cake and Sausage Cornbread to that event. Everything seemed to disappear quickly with that many people eating. They had a large dining table laden with desserts but people kept eating and eating. They ran out of the jerk chicken with habanero mango sauce and had to make up another batch (about 100 more pieces)! There was so much food there. I loved the Fried Catfish and John ate his share of prawns and red beans and rice.

I limited myself to just one of these jewels, but I could have eaten three or four more easily. They were so chocolaty, so rich, so full of flavor. They are sure to cure any chocolate craving you have, that’s for sure. If you need an easy dessert for summer holidays, backyard barbecues or potlucks, then this easy brownie recipe will do it. But don’t forget to bring along a container of ice cream and some Ghirardelli chocolate sauce as well. You might as well splurge.

Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies are spectacular.

These are terrific for holiday parties.

You can serve them with or without ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Every bite is awesome.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Melt butter and chocolate over low heat in a medium sized saucepan.

Once ingredients are melted, remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs.

Add sugar and vanilla.

Add cooled chocolate mixture to egg mixture.

Stir mixture to combine. Then add flour and combine again.

Add part of the miniature chocolate chips.

Stir again.

Grease a 9×13″ glass baking dish. Spread brownie mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining miniature chocolate chips.

Bake at 350 about 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies are a great treat to bring to summer potlucks or backyard barbecues.

It was really amazing with a little vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce over top.

These are amazing hot out of the oven.

Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies pack nicely for picnics. They also freeze well.

Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies are so good, you’ll be hard pressed to keep your hands out of them!

Here’s the recipe.

DECADENT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

(My own concoction)

These rich, fudgy brownies are a chocolate lover’s delight.

But if you want triple the chocolate flavor, add chocolate sauce.

Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies are wonderful to serve for company. They’re a great dessert for office parties, baby showers, or family reunions.

Every mouthful goes down so, so good.

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Recipe originally published November 8, 2018.

Christmas Cookie Extravaganza – 2021

Gluten Free Living – 2021

I love Cheesecake Brownies. Whether Red Velvet or regular, I just love the combination of cheesecake filling swirled into brownie batter. The cheesecake layer includes coconut. The brownie layer includes miniature chocolate chips and pecans. These brownies are rich, decadent and divine!

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This is a gluten free version for friends, family and neighbors who have gluten intolerance. I actually made these up especially for a gal in our neighborhood who has celiac disease. I wanted her to be able to enjoy some sweet treats this year for our Christmas Cookie Extravaganza. But they needed to be gluten free. Nowadays, Pillsbury makes a lot of gluten free products, including a rich, gluten free fudge brownie mix. There are also a lot of great gluten free flours available these days versus ten years ago. So it’s really easy to transform your favorite desserts with gluten free products.

I originally got this recipe from a church secretary at a church we attended 20 years ago. The only real change I made was to add the chocolate chips to the brownie layer. Of course, the change for this recipe was to use a gluten free brownie mix rather than a regular one. This recipe, by far, has been one of the biggest hits whenever we bring it. Everyone drools over the chocolaty, cheesecake texture. Plus, it’s super moist, so it’s one of those desserts you’ll find you and your family raving about.

Consider making up a batch of Gluten Free Cheesecake Brownies during this holiday season. Especially if you have family or friends with gluten intolerance. You’ll make the holidays a little more special for them because you cared enough to give this recipe a whirl. And those who don’t have gluten issues will find they enjoy the brownies too….and want seconds.

Gluten Free Cheesecake Brownies are awesome!

For those of you who need gluten free desserts, this one will knock your socks off!

These lovely brownies are rich and gooey.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the cheesecake layer.

Soften cream cheese and butter.

Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add gluten free flour, sugar, eggs and vanilla.

Mix again with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add coconut.

Gently fold in coconut. Set aside.

I used these ingredients for the brownie layer, plus water.

Pour gluten free brownie mix into a mixing bowl. Add egg and oil.

Add water.

Stir to combine.

Add miniature chocolate chips and chopped pecans.

Stir again to combine.

Grease a 9×13″ baking dish. Spread half of the cheesecake mixture into the bottom of the dish.

Dollop half of the brownie mixture over top. Spread as well as you can.

Spread remaining cheesecake mixture over top of the brownie layer.

Dollop the remaining brownie mixture over top of cheesecake layer.

Swirl the layers together gently with a knife. Don’t be too aggressive with the knife or you won’t be able to see the swirls when the brownie bakes.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely or refrigerate before cutting into bars.

These brownies are so good you won’t be able to stay out of them!

If you’re a chocolate lover, this dessert is for you!

Gluten Free Cheesecake Brownies are some of the best brownies ever!

Here’s the recipe.

GLUTEN FREE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

(My own concoction)

Cheesecake is swirled through the brownie batter making an absolutely scrumptious dessert.

Are you drooling yet?

If you have family or friends with gluten intolerance, this is a fantastic dessert to make up for them. You can freeze the dessert whole or in individual pieces to pull out as desired.

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Christmas Cookie Extravaganza – 2021

Well, here we are. After baking about 20 different cookies, several cakes, sweet breads, muffins, sweet rolls and a pie, I present to you our Christmas Cookie Extravaganza for 2021. Below you will get a little idea of our process for the baking, bagging, sealing, labeling and freezing all of our cookies each year.

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This year, in addition to my regular cookie baking, I received a large box of assorted fruits from Paradise Fruit Company. There is a special section of the baked goods I made using their candied fruits also. Our neighbors got extra goodies as I gave out many of those goodies for samples before we actually gave away the cookies.

We divvied out 122 gift bags; 100 of which went to our neighbors, 22 went to friends from church. We made up 5 popcorn tins; some for family and others for special former employers. We made up 6 large buckets which went to friends and former co-workers. Finally, we made up 23 trays which were sent out to doctor’s offices, former co-workers, friends and church office staff’s.

We spent the month of October and the first week of November working on this. We baked almost every one of those days! Needless to say, we were glad to be finished this year. By the time you see these goodies, we’ll have caught our breath and are no longer exhausted.

It is a labor of love. After John’s stroke last year, I didn’t think we’d ever manage to pull this off again. But he pleaded with me to undertake it as a way to give back to others and especially to get acquainted with our neighbors. We have made many new friendships as a result of giving the cookies away again this year. And those who’ve received them in the past are always delighted with our goodies and can’t wait to dig in. We’ve made lots of different flavors so there’s something for everyone. Enjoy!

The Process:

Start with a large batch of cookie dough. This batch is Chocolate Butter Pecan Cookies.

Roll the cookie dough into balls. This batch is Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies.

Bake them up! This batch is Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Allow the cookies to cool. This batch is Candied Pineapple White Chocolate Cookies.

Once the cookies cool, it’s time to bag them and seal them. This batch is Candied Pineapple White Chocolate Cookies.

Seal, label and freeze the cookies temporarily. I usually freeze overnight. This batch is Gingerbread White Chocolate Cookies.

After the cookies have frozen, remove to large zip lock bags and store upright to maximize space in the freezer. These cookies are Apricot Cream Cheese Cookies.

Fruitcake Balls are frozen before bagging.

I made a couple of batches of miniature Holiday Sour Cream Pound Cakes. I had several requests for them as everyone raved over them.

I loaded two freezers with cookies! This freezer has about 3,500 cookies loaded into it! I made about 4,500 this year.

After setting out all the bags, trays, popcorn tins and other cookie containers, I start placing cookies in each container. I do one kind of cookie at a time until are used up before starting on a different cookie.

It takes us about 5-6 hours to get all those cookie bags and containers loaded up.

Then we add Candy Canes and other Christmas Candies.

We include a personal letter and a set of recipes (so our recipients can cross reference for allergies).

We added a copy of The Christmas Code which is a devotional book for Advent.

After everything is loaded into the bags we add crepe paper on top and either re-freeze the cookies for later delivery or refrigerate them until we’re ready to deliver them (usually within a couple of days). This year we made up 122 gift bags for neighbors and friends.

We make up trays of assorted cookies and bars. We made up 23 trays.

We use every inch of space and pull out all kinds of folding tables to make this process go smoothly.

After we organize the trays with cookies, we wrap each one tightly in Stretch-Tite plastic wrap, add recipes and make up a personal label.

We made up 5 popcorn tins and 6 large buckets.

The Christmas Cookies:

Apricot Cream Cheese Cookies

Chocolate Butter Pecan Cookies

Chocolate Potato Chip Sandwiches

Coconut Date Balls

Cranberry Nut Swirls

Cream Cheese Brownies

Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gingerbread White Chocolate Cookies

Gluten Free Cheesecake Brownies

Iced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lemon Coconut Pecan Cookies

Lemon Curd Almond Bars

Molasses Date Cookies

Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Recipes using Paradise Candied Fruit:

Best Lemon Pecan Muffins

Candied Orange Cookies

Candied Pineapple White Chocolate Cookies

Cherry Pineapple Nut Bread

Cherry White Chocolate Brownies

Christmas Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Fruitcake Balls

Fruitcake Upside Down Cake

Ginger Meltaways

Green Cherry Cookies

Green Cherry Sweet Rolls

Holiday Sour Cream Pound Cake

Tropical Fruit Bread

Tropical Fruit Pie

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Get out your green. I have a fantastic dessert for you today. Monster Brownies are the best! These monster-sized bar-type cookies are filled with all of your favorite things. M&Ms, peanut butter, chocolate chips, oatmeal, peanuts and white chocolate chips. They’re excellent to take to tailgating parties or to watch your kids at baseball or soccer practice. Since they have two kinds of peanuts and three kinds of chocolate, they are a force to be reckoned with.

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I have a Monster Cookies recipe I’ve used for decades. Those cookies use butterscotch chips but no chocolate. While they taste great, I wanted to make some goodies with chocolate instead. I decided to remake the recipe with regular semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Wow, just wow!

I had a gal from our church contact me a few weeks ago and ask me if I was interested in making cookies for a retreat they were having. I ended up making these goodies along with some Peanut Butter Surprises, Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies and three kinds of sweet rolls. They all loved the cookies and she told me everyone gained about 5 pounds that weekend.

Monster Brownies do better in a regular baking pan or dish rather than being baked on a cookie sheet. They’re better if they’re plumper and thicker – more like real brownies. If you need an M&M or chocolate fix, these fantastic brownies will do it for you!

Monster Brownies are delightful!

These chunky brownies are filled with M&Ms, chocolate and white chocolate chips, peanuts, oatmeal and peanut butter.

We loved the way these brownies turned out.

These lovely brownies will satisfy any chocolate craving.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Soften butter. Add sugar, brown sugar, eggs, peanut butter, baking soda and vanilla.

Mix ingredients with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add UNBLEACHED flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add oatmeal, peanuts, half of the M&Ms, chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.

Stir with a very heavy spoon until ingredients are completely combined. Stir, stir, stir!

Spread and pat ingredients into a greased 10×15″ baking dish.

Sprinkle remaining M&Ms over top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until set.

Monster Brownies are terrific for any kind of holiday baking too.

Monster Brownies are thick and chewy.

Look at all those M&Ms!

Get your sweet tooth satisfied with these jewels today!

Here’s the recipe.

MONSTER BROWNIES

(Recipe inspired from my Monster Cookies recipe)

We love the way Monster Brownies turned out.

These brownies are wonderful snacks for soccer, football or baseball games.

If you need a chocolate fix, this is a delightful way to get it!

It’s time to start eating.

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Oh my goodness. Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies. Talk about mouthwatering. Talk about decadent. Talk about irresistible. Talk about amazing. Talk about eating the whole pan! I loved, loved, loved these fantastic brownies. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this recipe. It’s so cheesecakey (is that a word?) It makes a fantastic dessert for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays or just because you enjoy Red Velvet desserts. Do I hear an Amen?

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About a week or so before Valentine’s Day we got a copy of our monthly city style magazine. I like to look through those magazines for great places to eat and recipes! The recipe Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies was in that magazine. They got it from a local bakery.

I read through the recipe a couple of times. I realized immediately that it wasn’t typed in correctly, Some of the measurements for vanilla and flour (with divided usage) weren’t adding up to the total amounts used. I corrected all of that. I will tell you I was leery of using nutmeg in the crust layer. But I decided to give it a go nonetheless.

I was not in the least disappointed. The nutmeg did not overwhelm the taste. The cheesecake itself was excellent. It doesn’t use a lot of cocoa, but it was still an excellent Red Velvet dessert. We gave out the brownies to several of our neighbors on Valentine’s Day just to say high and wish them the best.

I wasn’t the only one in our neighborhood who tried out the recipe. We heard from a few others that also gave it a whirl. Everybody enjoyed it but one of the gals said she would have preferred a graham cracker crust rather than the one given. I actually disagree. I thought this crust was better than a graham cracker crust. Because this recipe has a lot of steps and is more involved than some dessert recipes, I recommend you look at all the pictures and read through the recipe instructions thoroughly before making this lovely Red Velvet dessert.

Even though this dessert does call for a little more work, this is one delightful brownie recipe you don’t want to be without. Enjoy.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies are superb.

The cheesecake layer is so rich and cheesecakey.

Every bite will rock your world! No kidding.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies are rich, decadent and divine!

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients.

Soften butter. The recipe never specified if the butter was to be softened, melted or left cold. But since it was for a crust layer, I didn’t worry about it too much. Mine is kind of half way between softened and melted. Add brown sugar.

Mix with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined. I only mixed this part for 3 minutes.

Add two of the eggs and 2 1/4 tsp. vanilla and keep beating.

In a separate mixing bowl, place flour, salt, baking powder and nutmeg.

Stir ingredients very well to combine.

Add flour mixture to brown sugar mixture.

Mix ingredients with an electric mixer to combine.

Spread crust mixture into a greased 9×13″ glass baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until crust is done and lightly browned on top.

While crust is baking, prepare cheesecake layer. Soften cream cheese. Add granulated sugar, lemon juice and a teaspoon of real vanilla extract.

Cream ingredients with a mixer until smooth.

Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons flour.

Mix again.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing with an electric mixer after each addition.

This is what the mixture looks like after adding all the eggs.

Transfer half of the cream cheese mixture to another bowl.

To one of the bowls, add cocoa powder and red food coloring.

Mix with an electric mixer again until cocoa powder and food coloring is thoroughly mixed into the batter.

Spread the red cheesecake layer over top of the cooked crust layer.

Spoon the white cheesecake layer over top of the red cheesecake layer.

Using a spoon, gently combine the white and red layers making swirling and marbled effects in the cheesecake layer.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes until the edges of the top layer are set, but the center of the bars are still a little “wobbly” and not firm. Allow the cheesecake bars to cool for at least four hours or overnight.

After four hours, I recommend refrigerating the bars overnight before cutting and serving. As the bars cool, the middle will sink into the cheesecake somewhat and will get firmer as the dessert cools.

This is a fabulous dessert to take to baby showers, holiday parties or special occasions.

Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies are spectacular. Every bite will have you drooling. No kidding!

If you’re looking for a splendid dessert to wow your family and friends, Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies are sure to please.

These delightful brownies are everything you can wish for in a dessert. The nutmeg adds a little pop to the crust layer, but doesn’t overwhelm the bars with too many competing flavors.

Here’s the recipe.

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE BLONDIES

(Recipe adapted from Da Bomb Brownies, Plano, TX, as printed in Frisco Style Magazine, February 2022)

Don’t these Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies look marvelous?

My husband and I split one of these jewels before giving them out to several neighbors for Valentine’s Day. Everyone loved these brownies.

I love Red Velvet desserts anyway, but this one has a wonderful cheesecake layer.

Every bite is irresistible.

You may also enjoy these delicious recipes!

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies

Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake Brownies

Oh do I have hundreds of Christmas Desserts! Over 250 Christmas Desserts in point of fact. And these don’t include any Christmas Cookies – those will be in a different post. This collection of recipes include cakes, cheesecakes, cobblers, dump cakes, pies, trifles, puddings with a special category that’s only Red Velvet.

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Many of the Candy Bar Chocolate Pie recipes use only 5 ingredients so they are incredibly easy to make. Some desserts like the Cherry Berries On A Cloud must be made a day in advance.

Some of these recipes include fresh peaches or cherries which are out of season. I would recommend substituting canned or frozen instead. These recipes are just too good to wait until next summer when the fruit is in season again!

I realize that many of you looking for Christmas Dessert recipes have different skill levels. There are a few recipes here that take a little more effort and time, but many, many, many of these recipes are really easy to toss together. Not only that, not everyone wants a traditional Christmas dessert. Perhaps you need to throw something together for an office party or family potluck during the holiday season. I’ve got you covered! Skim through them and see if you can’t find the perfect Christmas Dessert for your family.

BLONDIES & BROWNIES

Almond Joy Blondies

Apricot Shortbread Bars

Butterfinger Blondies

Butterfinger Cheesecake Brownies

Cake Batter Blondies

Cherry Almond Ooey Gooey Blondies

Cherry Cobbler Bars

Cherry Crumb Bars

Cherry Pie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Chip Macadamia Crunch Brownies

English Lemon Shortbread Strips

Fudge Frosted Chunky Monkey Brownies

Funfetti M&M Cheesecake Brownies

German Chocolate Brownies

Gluten Free Toll House Skillet Cookie

Heath Bars with Buttercream Frosting

Heath Toffee Cheesecake Brownies

Lemon Poppyseed Blondies

Luscious No Bake Chocolate Bars (Nanaimo Bars)

M&M Cheesecake Brownies

M&M Gooey Butter Cake Bars

Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Mississippi Mud Bars

Mississippi Mud Brownies

Oatmeal Raisin Cheesecake Bars

Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

Oreo Cookie Surprises

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cheesecake Brownies

Peanut Butter Fudgy M&M Bars

Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Peppermint Cookie Dough Cheesecake Brownies

Peppermint Dream Bars

Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Blondies

Raspberry Almond Bars

Raspberry Shortbread Bars

Raspberry Swirl Bars

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies

Rice Krispie Treats with Candy Melts Icing

Rocky Road S’Mores Bars

Snickerdoodle Blondies

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars

Snickers Blondies with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Snickers Cheesecake Brownies

Strawberry Shortbread Bars

Swig Cookie Blondies

Texas Sheet Cake Brownies

White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Cheesecake Brownies

CAKES & CHEESECAKES

Apple Cake

Apple Dapple Cake

Banana Cake with Chocolate Marshmallow Frosting

Banana Sheet Cake with Caramel Icing

Best Lemon Bundt Cake

Best Strawberry Bundt Cake

Best Strawberry Cake

Best Strawberry Cupcakes

Blueberry Cake

Caramel Apple Cake with Apple Cider Frosting

Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake Earthquake Cake

Cherry Chip Cake

Cherry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cherry Delight Cake

Cherry Nut Cake

Cherry Texas Sheet Cake

Cherry Upside Down Cake

Chocolate Butter Pecan Pound Cake

Chocolate Caramel Marshmallow Cake

Chocolate Chip Cake

Chocolate Chip Peach Pound Cake

Chocolate Chunk Bundt Cake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Christmas Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Earthquake Cake

Fresh Peach Pound Cake

Fruitcake Upside Down Cake

Funfetti Earthquake Cake

Gluten Free Blackberry Sheet Cake

Gluten Free Raspberry Sheet Cake

Heath Bar Hot Fudge Poke Cake

Holiday Sour Cream Pound Cake

Italian Creme Cake

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Lemon Sheet Cake

Nothing Bundt Cakes White Chocolate Raspberry Cake Copycat

Orange Poppyseed Cake

Peach and Almond Pound Cake

Peach Cake

Peach Dapple Cake

Peach Hazelnut Cake with Caramel Icing

Peach Ice Cream Cake

Peach Sheet Cake

Peach Snickerdoodle Cake

Peach Swirl Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake

Peaches ‘n Cream Pound Cake

Pina Colada Cake

Pina Colada Earthquake Cake

Pina Colada Texas Sheet Cake

Pineapple Explosion

Pineapple Sheet Cake

Pumpkin Better Than Anything Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Red White and Blue Coconut Cake

Reese’s Candy Cupcakes

Sock-It-To-Me Cake

Southern Pecan Praline Cake

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Sheet Cake

Texas Tornado Cake

Turtle Cake

White Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake

CHEESECAKES

Company Cheesecake

Peaches and Cream Cheesecake

Philadelphia Cheesecake

Sopapilla Cheesecake

COBBLERS & CRISPS

Apple Crisp

Apple Dumplings

Blackberry Crisp

Cast Iron Peach Cobbler

Cherry Cobbler with Almond Glaze

Cherry Crisp

Cherry Crumble

Cherry Pinwheel Cobbler

Cherry Surprise

Double Crust Peach Cobbler

Easy Cherry Crisp

Easy Peach Cobbler

Figgy Pudding

Fresh Peach Crisp

Gluten Free Blueberry Cobbler

Gluten Free Peach Cobbler

Gluten Free Peach Surprise

Magic Blueberry Cobbler

Magic Cherry Cobbler

Magic Peach Cobbler

Magic Raspberry Cobbler

Mom’s Peach Cobbler

Old-Fashioned Cherry Cobbler

Paula Deen’s Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler Amandine

Peach Cobbler with Praline Filling

Peach Dumplings

Peach Pinwheel Cobbler

Peach Crisp

Peaches ‘n Cream Custard

Southern Cherry Cobbler

Southern Nectarine Cobbler

Southern Peach Cobbler

Tennessee Peach Pudding

Texas Cobbler

DUMP CAKES

Apple Cranberry Dump Cake Cobbler

Caramel Apple Dump Cake Cobbler

Cherry Dump Cake Cobbler

Gluten Free Apple, Peach and Pear Dump Cake Cobbler

Gluten Free Blackberry Dump Cake Cobbler

Gluten Free Peach Dump Cake Cobbler

Gluten Free Strawberry Dump Cake Cobbler

Peach Dump Cake Cobbler

Pina Colada Dump Cake Cobbler

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Raspberry Dump Cake Cobbler

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake Cobbler

ICE CREAM DESSERTS

Butterfinger Delight

Oreo Cookie Dessert

Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Mud Pie

Snickers Delight

LAYERED DESSERTS

Banana Split Dessert

Black Forest Dream Dessert

Cherry Berries On A Cloud

Eclair Dessert

Key Lime Pie Lasagna

Mississippi Mud Pie

Oreo Cookie Mud Pie

Peaches ‘n Cream Delight

Pineapple Cream Cheese Dessert

Pumpkin Dessert

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Strawberry Twinkie Dessert

PIES

Almond Joy Chocolate Pie

Almond Joy Ice Cream Pie

Almond Joy Pie

Apple Crumb Pie

Baby Ruth Chocolate Pie

Baby Ruth Pie

Best Cherry Pie

Butterfinger Chocolate Pie

Butterfinger Pie

Caramel Pecan Pie

Cherry Crumb Pie

Cherry Custard Pie

Cherry Slab Pie

Chocolate Chess Pie

Chocolate Meringue Pie

Coconut Custard Pie

Cowboy Cookie Chocolate Pie

Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie

Custard Pie

Favorite Peach Pie

Fresh Blueberry Pie

Fudge Pie

Heath Toffee Chocolate Pie

Kentucky Derby Pie

Kit Kat Chocolate Pie

Lemon Crumb Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Oreo Pie

Maple Pecan Pie

M&M Chocolate Pie

Milky Way Chocolate Pie

Milky Way Pie

Million Dollar Pie

Mom’s Apple Pie

Mom’s Blueberry Pie

Mom’s Peach Pie

Nectarine Pie

Nestle’s Crunch Pie

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

Oreo Chocolate Pie

Oreo Cookie Almond Joy Ice Cream Pie

Pay Day Chocolate Pie

Peach Crumb Pie

Peach Crumble Pie

Peach Slab Pie

Peaches ‘n Cream Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

Raspberry Pie

Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie

Rustic Peach Galette

Snickers Bar Pie

Snickers Chocolate Pie

Strawberry Cream Pie

Sweet Potato Custard Pie

Toasted Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie

Toll House Pie

Tropical Fruit Pie

Turtle Chocolate Pie

Twix Candy Bar Chocolate Pie

Twix Candy Bar Pie

Twix Cookies ‘n Cream Chocolate Pie

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Pie

Whopper Chocolate Pie

York Peppermint Pattie Chocolate Pie

RED VELVET

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake Roll

Red Velvet Cheesecake Blondies

Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cheesecake

Red Velvet Cherry Chocolate Brownies

Red Velvet Cookie Dough Cheesecake Brownies

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies

Red Velvet Earthquake Cake

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cake Bars

TRIFLES & PUDDINGS

Banana Pudding

Dirt Pudding

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Snickers Brownie Trifle

Texas Sheet Cake Trifle

Gluten Free Living – 2023

Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies are sensational! Or in the words of one of our neighbors who sampled them, “They’re to die for!” These rich, decadent brownies are heavenly. No kidding. They’re fudgy, chocolaty, and minty! I used Walmart’s Mint Fudge-Flavored Baking Chunks in the batter. (Think Andes Mints). Yeah, they were awesome indeed!

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I made four different kinds of gluten free treats for Christmas last year–especially for our gluten free neighbors and friends. They were all so thrilled to get baked goods that they could actually eat. I told everyone that they could freeze some of the treats and then pull them out of the freezer when they were ready for them – so they wouldn’t gorge, or the treats go stale.

Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies start with my favorite vintage Brownie recipe. I’ve used this recipe in so many variations over the past four decades. For this one, I added the mint fudge-flavored baking chunks and swapped out the flour for Cup4Cup–a gluten free flour that’s one of my favorites for baking.

While I made this recipe gluten free, you don’t need to. It’s just as good with regular flour. I have found that these brownies are a little easier to cut if I refrigerate them first. But if you don’t mind them a little messy, they are good straight out of the pan too. Enjoy.

Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies are outstanding!

These brownies are rich, decadent and heavenly!

I actually doubled my icing recipe so they are even richer than normal!

I used Walmart’s mint fudge-flavored baking chunks in the batter.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the brownies.

Melt butter.

Add cocoa and stir well.

Add eggs and granulated sugar. Stir well.

Add gluten free flour (I used Cup4Cup), walnuts and Walmart’s Mint Fudge-Flavored Baking Chunks.

This is what the package looks like. The baking chunks are actually in the shape of diamonds.

Stir ingredients to combine.

Spread brownie batter into a greased 9×13″ glass baking dish.

Sprinkle remaining mint fudge-flavored baking chunks over top of the brownie batter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

I used these ingredients for the icing; although I doubled the recipe so I used twice as much butter.

Place butter and cocoa in a small saucepan over low heat.

Melt the butter and continue stirring continuously. Remove from heat once butter is melted.

Add powdered sugar, salt and vanilla.

Add half-and-half cream.

Whisk and stir ingredients until smooth and no lumps remain from the powdered sugar.

Pour the fudge sauce (icing) immediately over top of the brownies as soon as they come out of the oven. Try to spread the batter as evenly and as quickly as possible before the fudge hardens and sets up too much.

The icing will harden and set up in a few minutes.

To make the brownies easier to cut, I usually refrigerate them a few hours.

Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies are fantastic for tailgating parties and potlucks.

Whether you make this recipe with gluten free flour or regular flour, they turn out wonderfully every time.

If you want to cure your sweet tooth cravings, these brownies will do it fast!

The fudgy icing is perfect for these brownies.

Here’s the recipe.

GLUTEN FREE MINT CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES

(My own concoction)

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Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies are outstanding! You use gluten free flour or regular flour to bake these luscious, fudgy brownies. They're rich, decadent and heavenly and marvelous for tailgating, potlucks, backyard barbecues or holiday baking. Wow your family and friends with these amazing chocolaty treats.

Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword brownies, chocolate, dessert, fudge, gluten free, gluten free mint chocolate fudge brownies, mint

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 337kcal

Author Teresa Ambra

Equipment

• 1 9×13" glass baking dish
• 1 large mixing bowl
• 1 wooden spoon
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• 1 medium saucepan to make the fudge icing
• 1 whisk

Ingredients

BROWNIES:

• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 1 1/4 cups butter melted (2 1/2 sticks)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour (I used Cup4Cup) or use regular flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 2 10-oz. bags Mint Fudge Flavored Baking Chunks (like Andes Mints)

FUDGE ICING:

• 6 tbsp. butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• dash sea salt
• 6 tbsp. half-and-half or whole milk

Instructions

BROWNIES:

• Melt butter.
• Add cocoa and stir.
• Add eggs and sugar and mix with until thoroughly combined.
• Stir in flour, nuts and 1 ½ bags of the mint fudge flavored baking chunks.
• Grease and flour a 9×13" baking dish.
• Spread batter into prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle remaining ½ bag of mint fudge flavored baking chunks on top.
• Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Spread Chocolate Fudge icing over top of brownies as soon as they come out of the oven.
• Allow brownies to cool about 15-20 minutes before cutting or storing.

FUDGE ICING:

• Cook butter and cocoa for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
• Remove from burner.
• Add powdered sugar and half-and-half and whisk to combine.
• Then add a dash of salt and vanilla.
• Spread fudge icing over brownies working quickly so frosting stays smooth and doesn’t harden too fast.

Notes

NOTE: Baking time length is just a guide. I have had these brownies take as little as 40 minutes and as long as 55 minutes to bake completely.

 

NOTE: I purchase the mint fudge flavored baking chunks at Walmart.

 

NOTE: I have found it easier to cut the brownies by refrigerating the brownies for several hours before cutting.

 

NOTE: This recipe can easily be converted to regular brownies by substituting regular flour for the gluten free flour in the batter.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

The mint lightly flavors these brownies. It’s not an overpowering combination by any means.

Walnuts add a nice crunchiness to the brownies.

Gluten Free Mint Chocolate Fudge Brownies are marvelous for gluten free family and friends.

You’ll never be able to tell these treats are gluten free. Prepare yourself for a gastronomical delight!

You may also enjoy these delicious recipes!

Gluten Free White Chocolate Brownies

Gluten Free Fudge Brownies

Oreo Cream Brownies

I pulled out one of my favorite recipes and modified it to make these luscious Pear Cinnamon Blondies. These ultra-rich blondies include bananas and pears in the batter to keep them moist. They have Cinnamon Chips and walnuts to add rich flavor and texture. The browned butter icing is to die for. Add more Cinnamon Chips on top and you have an extremely rich, decadent heavenly blondie that everyone will want to take a bite of!

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We had a neighbor do us a real service a month or two ago. I wanted to show my thanks by making up some delicious baked goods for him and his wife. I had all these pears sitting in my refrigerator after making up Pear Squares, so I thought I would toss together this recipe. I added walnuts and Cinnamon Chips to my original recipe and then slathered them with a rich Browned Butter Icing. I shared part of the goodies with new neighbors who were moving in behind us at the same time.

He loved the recipe and told me he tried to make his own version. But it wasn’t quite the same. Then he realized I browned the butter for both the batter and the icing. Anyway, now he can make this recipe anytime he wants it. He prefers to have a sweet with his coffee in the mornings. John later found out he is partial to Peanut Butter. So I took him a pan of Peanut Butter Brownies this past week and told him I have several jars of crunchy peanut butter in my pantry that need to be used up so he will be seeing more Peanut Butter goodies over the next few months!

If you’ve never made any goodies with pears, I can’t recommend them highly enough. I’ve made muffins, salads, soups, oatmeal, side dishes, cakes, pies, cobblers–all kinds of blondies and they always turn out fantastic. Any recipe that you make with peaches can be made with pears equally well!

Pear Cinnamon Blondies are spectacular. But be warned! These blondies are very, very sweet. A little goes a very long way! Enjoy.

Pear Cinnamon Blondies are outrageously good!

These lovely blondies are incredibly rich.

If you enjoy pears, this is a fantastic dessert to make with them. It’s a little more involved than some recipes, but the outcome is spectacular!

The cinnamon Chips are what add so much extra sugar and sweetness to the recipe. They’re included in the blondie as well as the icing!

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the blondies.

Place salted butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Stir continuously.

Stir constantly until mixture becomes lightly browned.

This will take between 5 to 10 minutes.

Transfer browned butter mixture to a mixing bowl.

Add brown sugar.

Mix ingredients with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined. ALLOW MIXTURE TO COOL FIVE MINUTES!

Meanwhile, mash bananas on a plate with a fork.

If the mixture has cooled completely, add mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract and salt.

Mix ingredients again with an electric mixer until smooth.

Stir in flour (I use UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour because bleached flour toughens baked goods). Add peeled, diced pears, walnuts and cinnamon chips.

Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon to combine.

Spoon mixture into a greased 9×13″ glass baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. COOL BLONDIES COMPLETELY BEFORE ADDING ICING.

I used these ingredients to make the icing.

Melt butter in medium sauce pan over low to medium heat.

Stir butter continuously until completely melted.

Add brown sugar, cinnamon and half-and-half.

Bring ingredients to a boil; then remove from heat. COOL FIVE MINUTES!

Add powdered sugar.

Whisk until no lumps remain.

Spread immediately over top of COOLED blondies.

Sprinkle remaining cinnamon chips on top of hot icing. Press chips slightly into icing to adhere.

These festive and elegant Pear Cinnamon Blondies are perfect for potlucks, holidays or backyard barbecues.

Every bite will rock your world!

These rich blondies are filled with pears and walnuts maximizing the flavor and texture.

If you enjoy cinnamon-flavored desserts, this recipe is for you!

Here’s the recipe.

PEAR CINNAMON BLONDIES

(My own concoction)

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Pear Cinnamon Blondies

Pear Cinnamon Blondies are so sweet, rich and decadent that you won't be able to stay out of them! These lovely blondies include pears and bananas to provide moistness, Cinnamon Chips and walnuts to add texture and richness. Then they're topped with a luscious Browned Butter Icing and Cinnamon Chip on top that makes them even more spectacular. This dessert will rock your world!

Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword bananas, blondies, cinnamon chips, cookies, dessert, pears, walnuts

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 398kcal

Author Teresa Ambra

Equipment

• 1 9×13" glass baking dish
• 2 medium sauce pans
• 1 whisk
• 2 wooden spoons
• 1 large mixing bowl
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• 1 sharp knife to peel and dice pears
• 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped

Ingredients

BLONDIES:

• 2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
• 2 cups light brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup salted butter melted and browned (2 sticks)
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract (tablespoon NOT teaspoon)
• 1 cup ripe bananas mashed with a fork
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 2 cups pears peeled and diced
• 10 oz. pkg. cinnamon chips
• 1 cup walnuts chopped (measure after chopping)

CINNAMON ICING:

• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 tbsp. whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cinnamon chips

Instructions

BLONDIES:

• To brown the butter: Place butter in saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
• Boil, stirring constantly until lightly browned.
• This may take five or ten minutes.
• Once butter has browned, place browned butter in a mixing bowl.
• Add brown sugar and mix thoroughly with an electric mixer.
• Allow mixture to cool about five minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bananas on a plate and mash with a fork; set aside.
• If the mixture still has not cooled sufficiently, wait a few more minutes before adding eggs, vanilla, mashed bananas and salt.
• (So the egg doesn’t scramble!).
• Mix again with electric mixer until thoroughly mixed.
• Stir in flour, pears, cinnamon chips and walnuts.
• Stir mixture until well combined.
• Pour mixture into a greased 9×13” glass baking dish.
• Bake at 350° for about 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Allow blondies to cool completely before icing with Cinnamon icing. 

CINNAMON ICING:

• Melt butter over medium heat in medium-sized saucepan.
• Add brown sugar, cinnamon and half-and-half and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Cool icing 5 minutes.
• Add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
• This may take three to five minutes to get all the lumps out.
• Spread icing mixture over cooled blondies.
• Sprinkle top of icing with cinnamon chips as evenly as possible.
• Press cinnamon chips lightly into the icing to adhere.

Notes

NOTE: Be warned! These blondies are incredibly rich!

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

Pear Cinnamon Blondies are great for tailgating parties.

If you enjoy a sweet treat with your coffee in the morning, these blondies are fantastic!

Pear Cinnamon Blondies are so rich you probably won’t be able to eat more than one blondie at a time!

We shared these jewels with our neighbors and they loved them!

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Pear Squares