I recently got this book on Amazon. It’s the most FUN book EVER! I’ve tried several things from here but this recipe is soooo good, I changed a bit of it but overall it’s well worth the effort! I do want to say, this is a beautiful book. The photos are amazing and it’s full of … well…”sticky,chewy,messy, gooey” yumalicious-ness!!Here’s the link to Amazon if you want to take a look inside the book! I love it!
I changed up the recipe just a bit and I’m gonna give you my version…take a deep breath and grab a gallon of milk…you’re gonna need it.
Big Bodacious Blondie’s (Adapted from: Sticky,Chewy,Messy, Gooey Cookbook)
***I have made several changes***
*1 cup unsalted butter
*3 Cups packed dark brown sugar
*4 large eggs
*1 tablespoon vanilla
*1 teaspoon salt
*2 cups all-purpose flour
*3/4 teaspoon baking powder
*1 cup pecan halves-toasted
*1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped and toasted
*1 cup walnut halves, toasted
*5 full size (1.4 ounces) toffee candy bar: HEATH!
very coarsely chopped
*1 cup white chocolate chips
*1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
*****to toast nuts: bake on an ungreased cookie sheet in a preheated (350*) oven for about 6-8 minutes. I turned mine half way through******* DON’T SKIP THIS STEP PEEPS!
~Preheat oven (350*) and put an oven rack in the center. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with Pam!
~Melt butter and brown sugar over med. heat. Cook and stir until they are blended and they start to bubble a little . Remove from heat and let this cool…it takes a little while.
~Whisk the eggs, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. Then slowly whisk the cooled butter and sugar into the eggs just until they are combined. Now, whisk in the flour and baking powder. This will form a loose batter. (The batter needs to be cool before stirring in remaining ingredients)
~Stir in the nuts, Heath Bars, and chocolate chips into the cooled batter. Pour the batter into the 9×13 inch pan and smooth the top …
~Bake until the top is shiny and cracked a little and feels firm to the touch. The recipe called for cooking for 30-35 minutes but mine needed longer. (The book says: “When you insert a toothpick into the center it should come out with moist crumbs” I waited for this and the edges were a bit over done. Next time I’ll take it out at about 40 minutes even if the toothpick comes out wet…)
~Let them cool…they are better cool. Then slice and nibble! So rich Peeps…and oh so good! They are chock full of yumilicious goodness!
If you need ideas for Food For the Fourth…on the left hand side of my page you’ll see an : All Things pull down tab…click and find All Things Yumalicious and you’ll see a list of my past recipes. There may be something to try! (Ideas: Strawberry Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Banana Pudding, Ribs, Monster Cookies…oh I’m hungry can you tell!?)
Here’s the link to All Things Yumalicious in case you can’t find it! TTFN Peeps~
It’s Foodie Friday over at Michael Lee’s blog head over there for some more Foodie ideas for the Fourth! It’s also Hooked on Friday over at Hooked on Houses and I’m linking there too! Check it out it’s fun to see what other blog Peeps are hooked on this week!!!
I think these would make a mighty fine breakfast! Why wait ’til the 4th?
Not sure I could wait for these to cool before biting into one:)
Happy 4th of July.
Joyce
Those are the best looking blondies ever! Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
Yumola!!!
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Oh, these look soooooooo yummy. Love the recipe. Have a happy 4th. Hugs, Marty
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I can’t wait to try these delicious sounding things!!
Happy 4th.
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WOW!!!! Bodacious is right!!!! I was planning to make my old stand-by chocolate chip cookies to bring to a BBQ tomorrow, but I think I’m going to take a shot at making these instead. They sound ooey and gooey and super-decadent!!!
Kelly @ DesignTies
Yummy! I’m going to have to give your recipe a try.
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Uh oh, danger!!!!
These look better than great! My waist line is going to love these treasures. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us. Have a wonderful weekend.
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I must confess, I tried to grab a bite of that closeup and smacked my head on the computer monitor. Ouch!
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Oh my gosh these look deeeelish! I used to have an amazing recipe for butterscotch swirl blondies/brownies but I can’t find it anywhere. I’ll have to give these a try.
Have a great 4th!
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Are you serving these for the 4th of July party?
You have put all my favorite things into these blondies.
Heath bar, pecans, almonds, walnuts AND chocolate chips, WOW!!!!
Wow…..what a great treat:) Happy 4th.
These look great, and if I wasn’t trying to watch my calorie intake, I’d definitely head into the kitchen and whip these up!
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Those wouldn’t last very long in my house! Have a wonderful week end and a fabulous 4th!
~Really Rainey~
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Oh. My. Gosh. Those look amazing!!! Visiting from Julia’s party. 🙂
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Wow! These look delicious. Definitely going to have to try these. I’ve been hearing good things about this book too….just might have to get this too. 🙂
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P.S. Just saw Shattered Dreams on your book list. 🙂 I’m going to teach from it at our next women’s get together.
And I do love Jodi.
Jewles…I’ve never been able to get into Jodi…I’m trying but this one isn’t doing it for me either…Shattered Dreams…wow, this is my 3rd time to read it…oh I love this book. Great choice to teach from…oh and I pulled it out after you told me to the other day 😉
I woke up thinking about those blondies. Now I’m wondering if it’s your gift, my addiction, or both! My husband’s favorite dessert is brownies, so I’ll have to make these for him.
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Oh my! These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them, I hope you will join me for Crock Pot Wednesdays beginning in August.
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Oh my, Robin – you’re killin’ me with these yum-o recipes! Your photos look so beautiful – I can almost reach through the computer screen and grab one of those brownies right off the plate! *drool* Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Marie
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Robin,
I made these marvelous treats for a 4th of July bash we attended. They were truly the hit of the party! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I just began reading your blog. It is a true blessing.
Thanks!
I also made these this weekend for a trip to a neighbor’s cottage . . .
yummy! Young and old a like devoured them!!!
I saw “Big, Bodacious Blondies” and looked for my picture everywhere!
Woman, send me a picture of your sweet self and I’ll put it right up on this post!!!!
These look absolutely phenomenal – I love your blog by the way!
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Robin:
I just printed the Big Bodacious Blondie recipe for my hunkaburnin’s birthday tomorrow. He’s a nut for nuts and chocolate, so I predict this will be a winner.
Thanks!!!!!!!
Celesta
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