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Almond Blondies

These almond blondies are soft and smooth, with a bit of crunch from the sliced almonds.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond blondies
Servings: 16 blondies
Calories: 237kcal

Ingredients

For the frangipane:

  • 1/4 cup (58 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup (77 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3/4 cup (74 g) almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon (7 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

For the blondies:

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (170 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/4 cup (158 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) sliced almonds
  • Confectioners' sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Place an oven rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 pan using baking spray.
  • Prepare the frangipane: In a medium-sized bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and almond extract, then add the almond and all-purpose flour, mixing until smooth and using a spatula to scrap the sides as needed. Set aside
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Use a spatula to stir the dry ingredients into the wet until smooth, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  • Transfer the batter to the greased pan, spreading it evenly. The batter will be sticky, so take your time smoothing it into the sides and corners. Spread the frangipane evenly on top, then top with the sliced almonds.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the blondies cool, then dust with as much confectioners' sugar as you like. Cut into 9 or 16 blondies and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg