It's been, oh, I don't know... 6 months since my last TWD post! I'm shocked if I'm still on the blogroll for being such a lazy member. Anyway, I thought I'd make my return with blondies.
I used to be a coconut hater, but ever since I made the samoas bars, I've been finding excuses to bake with coconut. Instead of adding the coconut into the batter, I toasted it and sprinkled it on top for a nice textural contrast. I don't like putting coconut into the dough because it makes them gritty. For the coconut haters, I sprinkled the nuts on the other half. I also don't like putting nuts in the dough because I find that they get soggy. I omitted the white sugar completely to cut down on the sweetness. These were good, but I wasn't crazy about them. I would rather have a chocolate chip cookie so I can enjoy the crispy edges rather than a uniformly soft and chewy square. I may try these again with white rather than butterscotch chips.
Thanks to Nicole of Cookies on Friday for choosing this week's recipe
I like blondies, but I'm with you on rather having the crispy edges. I do however love coconut and I certainly wouldn't turn those away!
ReplyDeletei love that you put the coconut & nuts on top! and i made your samoas bars a few months back and LOVED them!
ReplyDeletethe coconut on the top looks fantastic. wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious! I love coconut too, but my parents hate it, so I can't use it on anything :(
ReplyDeleteI'm a no coconut person myself, so I didn't add them to this.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful recipe.
I vote you throw in some bourbon and white chocolate chips. You might change your tune ;)
ReplyDeleteThey sure look good though!
These look fantastic. Great idea to sprinkle the coconut and nuts on top!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes please!
ReplyDeleteThey look great, but I get what you are saying about the white instead of butterscotch chips.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I have had those samoa bars bookmarked forever and need to make them, like now!!!
Steph! Nice to "see" you. :) Those blondies look stunning.
ReplyDeleteMmm I would definitely go for the ones topped with coconut!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing and I would love to make them, but the recipe link is not working.
ReplyDeleteI like adding coconut to the tops of desserts too, you get more flavor!
ReplyDeleteThese look absolutely gorgeous Steph. I especially love the ones topped with coconut! (my fav)
ReplyDeleteYours look great with the topping! Thanks for baking with me this week.
ReplyDeleteToo bad these weren't a hit with you. They look delicious. I like the toppings on them.
ReplyDeleteThey look awesome! I love the coconut on top!
ReplyDeleteBlondies are so good. Love those treats.
ReplyDeleteThe coconut was a great addition!! Now I just need to have a go at those samoas.
ReplyDeleteThe toppings make your blondies so pretty. Glad you are back in the TWD swing of things.
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious!I love the addition of coconut :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely delicious! I love coconuts so I will definitely give this a try.
ReplyDeleteThose blondies look delicious!! I'm going to try this recipe for sure!
ReplyDeleteI loved the two toned coconuts on top of the brownies. Is Blondie is same as brownies? Gosh I feel so clueless.
ReplyDeletethey look pretty good to me. I agree with you that it isn't good to put coconut inside the pastry - and toasted coconut is so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThese look so pretty - especially the delicious coconut side. Shall definitely try although like you I love the chewy edges of cookies :)
ReplyDeletelook super delicious! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI'm kinda the same with nuts. I tend to like them on top as opposed to mixed in.
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What a great recipe! It's really cool and unique from most blondies. Most blondies are just plain with chocolate or m&ms.
ReplyDeleteHi! ur baking look awesome...beautifully done...enjoy browsing ur blog.
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