Cardamom Blondies

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Tender and chewy with herbal notes of cardamom in every bite, these super simple cardamom blondies are the perfect last-minute dessert or brunch item. You wouldn't believe how simple they are to make, but their chewy bite and sweet, aromatic flavor makes them one of a kind. Simple perfection.

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:35

Total Time:40

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
2 tsp cardamom extract
1 egg
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup flour
2 tsp cardamom sugar or regular sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Whisk well to incorporate. Add the egg and cardamom extract and whisk well.
1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 egg, 2 tsp cardamom extract
Add the dry ingredients (baking powder, salt, and flour), and whisk well.
1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup flour
Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, filling the corners to get an even layer.
Sprinkle the cardamom sugar over top in an even layer.
2 tsp cardamom sugar
Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Let the blondies cool for about 10-20 minutes in the pan, then lift the sides of the parchment paper. Slice and serve.

Notes

Once the bars are cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

If you don't have cardamom extract, use regular vanilla extract and add up to 1 tsp of ground cardamom to the bars. Use regular white sugar to sprinkle on top (recommended for a crispy crunch).

Nutrition

Course: brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cardamom blondies

Servings: servings

Calories: 240kcal