brownies blondies

brownies
blondies
P HOTOG R A P H S BY CON POU LOS
TEXT BY LESLEY PORCELLI
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butterscotch blondies
double-chocolate brownies
A chocolate-fudge brownie
needs no introduction (this
page and opposite). The
characteristic flavor of a
blondie (left) is butterscotch,
a blend of brown sugar and
butter. The confection tastes
like the cookie part of a
chocolate-chip cookie. Our
classic blondies are especially rich, made with butterscotch chips, bits of toffee,
and chopped cashews.
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Faced with a plateful of brownies and blondies, one can empathize
with Archie’s predicament—never being able to choose between
Veronica and Betty. On the one hand, it’s hard not to fall in love
with the dark, rich one; on the other, who can resist a sweet
blond? Either would make a delightful valentine. Luckily, unlike
Archie, you don’t have to pick a favorite. You’ll land in no trouble
at all if you invite them both to dinner.
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magic blondies
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truffle brownies
T H I S P A G E : A layer of glossy
ganache gives a brownie an
air of sophistication ( but kids
will still clamor for a slice).
O P P O S I T E : Behold, “magic”
blondies. A combination of
chocolate chips, toasted coconut, chopped walnuts, and
dried cherries—baked in muffin tins— these treats change
flavor by the bite.
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peanut-butter swirl brownies
T H I S P A G E : Swirling in
another ingredient—such
as peanut butter—will dress
up and enhance the flavor
of a brownie or blondie.
OP POS I T E, F ROM T OP :
Peanut butter and coconut
are age-old chocolate companions; velvety, delicately
tart cream cheese blends
deliciously with the more
cakey, sugary blondie.
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peanut-butter swirl brownies
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cream-cheese swirl blondies
coconut swirl brownies
Fruit and nut
add-ins up a blondie’s appeal.
Fresh raspberries and crunchy
almonds (left) offset the batter’s sweetness; dried pears,
pistachios, and candied ginger (right) spice things up.
O P P O S I T E : This candy-inspired brownie, topped with
pecans and caramel, is sure
to delight a sweet tooth.
A cup of black coffee offers
a satisfying counterpoint.
T H I S PAG E:
SE E T H E R EC I P ES S ECT ION
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raspberry-almond blondies
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pear, pistachio, and ginger blondies
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turtle brownies
C R E AT E D B Y T A R A B E N C H,
A L I C E LY N N MC M IC H A E L,
A N D PA M E L A MOR R I S
SEE THE GUIDE FOR SOURCES
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