Prepare for a delightful fall treat with these pumpkin white chocolate blondies. They combine the cozy flavors of pumpkin and spices with the sweetness of white chocolate, creating a perfect autumnal dessert.
Ingredients:
- Pure White Chocolate: 4 oz (113g), coarsely chopped, for melting
- Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons (84g), for richness
- Dark Brown Sugar: ¾ cup (165g), packed, for deep sweetness
- Large Egg Yolks: 2, for binding
- Pure Pumpkin Puree: ½ cup (120ml), blotted, for moisture and flavor
- Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml), for aroma
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup (142g), for structure
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1 teaspoon, for seasonal flavor
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, to balance the sweetness
- White Chocolate Chips: ½ cup (85g) plus extra for topping, for creamy pockets
Instructions:
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Chocolate Mixture: Melt white chocolate and butter together until smooth, either over a double boiler or in the microwave at half power.
- Batter: Whisk together brown sugar, egg yolks, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. Add pumpkin spice and salt, then gently fold in the flour until almost mixed. Fold in the white chocolate chips last.
- Bake: Spread the batter in the pan, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips, and bake until the top is shiny and the edges are browned.
- Cool: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before using the parchment overhang to lift them out for slicing.
Serving Suggestion: These blondies are perfect for sharing at fall gatherings or enjoying with a warm cup of coffee on a chilly day. The combination of pumpkin and white chocolate makes for a delightful dessert that's sure to please any sweet tooth. Enjoy the rich, cakey texture and the melty chips with each bite!
