Blondies With Variations

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This recipe has been making the rounds on the internet and i thought i would post it here so i don't forget about it. there are 8 different additions/variations that are guaranteed to make these blondies something special!!

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Steps

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Butter an 88 pan.

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Mix melted butter with brown sugar and beat until smooth.

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Beat in egg , then stir in vanilla or almond extract.

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Whisk flour and salt together , then stir into sugar mixture.

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Mix in any additions just until combined.

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Pour into prepared pan.

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Bake at 350f 20-25 minutes , or until set in the middle.

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Further additions , use one or a combination of:.

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1 / 2 to 1 cup chopped nuts , toasting them first for even better flavor.

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1 / 2 to 1 cup chocolate chips.

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1 / 2 teaspoon mint extract in addition to or in place of the vanilla.

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1 / 2 cup mashed bananas.

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1 / 4 cup bourbon , scotch or other whiskey.

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Increase the flour by one tablespoon.

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2 tablespoons of espresso powder with the vanilla.

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1 / 2 cup dried fruit , especially dried cherries.

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Top with a vanilla butter cream or chocolate peanut butter cream frosting.

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Ingredients

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butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, all-purpose flour