Holiday Recipes

Maple Walnut Blondies

A twist on the classic blondie recipe with the addition of Ontario maple syrup and walnuts, these easy-to-make, delectable blondies will soon become a family favourite.

The recipe and photo from Foodland Ontario, foodlandontario.ca, are sweet inspiration to bake something tasty.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Baking Time: 30 minutes

Standing Time: 5 minutes

Serves 16

1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp (4 mL) baking powder

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

2 Ontario eggs

3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted

1/3 cup (75 mL) Ontario maple syrup

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

3/4 cup (175 mL) toasted chopped walnuts

Icing:

1/4 cup (50 mL) icing sugar

2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario maple syrup

Line 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing 2-inch (5 cm) overhang on 2 sides of pan.

In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

In medium bowl, using electric mixer on medium speed, beat eggs, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth; pour over flour mixture. Using spatula, stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Icing: In small bowl, whisk together icing sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over top of blondies. Let stand until set, about 5 minutes. Cut into squares. Can be stored in a covered container for up to 2 days on the counter.

Nutritional Information:

1 square

PROTEIN: 3 grams

FAT: 10 grams

CARBOHYDRATE: 26 grams

CALORIES: 203

FIBRE: 1 gram

SODIUM: 160 mg