Friday, December 11, 2015

Blonde Brickle Brownies - Toffee Blonde Brownies

Call them Brickle Brownies or Blondies, these sweet treats will definitely answer!  I used to make these for my father every Christmas and it's a tradition that I must admit I miss.  So this year, I'm making the blonde brickle brownies as I always made them in my youth - with a little more brown sugar, a little less fanfare, and tons of yummy toffee goodness!  Dad, this one is for you.

4 eggs ($.40)
1 C. dark brown sugar ($.10)
2/3 C. granulated sugar ($.05)
2/3 C. butter, melted ($.75)
2 tsp. vanilla extract ($.25)
1/4 tsp. butter extract ($.25)
2 3/4 C. flour ($.25)
1 tsp. baking powder ($.05)
1/2 tsp. salt ($.05)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg, optional ($.05)
1 bag Heath Bits of Brickle or chopped toffee pieces ($1.50)
1/2 C. chopped pecans, if desired ($1.50)

Heat oven to 350.
Grease a 13x9" baking dish, set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs well.  Stir in brown and granulated sugars, cream together.  Stir in melted butter and both extracts.  In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.  Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix well to combine.  Fold in toffee pieces and chopped pecans, if desired.

Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.  Cool completely before cutting.
Serves well with vanilla ice cream.

Yields: 24 brownies/bars
Cost: $5.20
Cost per serving: $.24