White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Blondies

By srumbel

Thick and chewy white chocolate chip macadamia nut blondies - just like the famous cookies but in an easy-to-make bar form!
from cremedelacrumb.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 ups white chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts (such as Diamond of California)
• optional: coarse sea salt

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Add butter to a small sauce pan, melt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and continue to cook 4-5 minutes until butter is golden in color. While butter is browning, add coconut flakes to a small pan and stir over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until browned (but careful not to let them burn!).
Add butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs to a large bowl and mix until smooth. In another bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, oats, toasted coconut flakes, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. Spread mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. (If desired, sprinkle coarse sea salt on top - I used about 1 teaspoon).
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.

Serves: 12-16