Gingerbread Blondies with White Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
These Gingerbread Blondies are a festive twist on the classic blondie bar, infused with warm ginger and spice flavors and topped with a white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet, spiced treat with a rich molasses undertone. The blondies are soft, chewy, and packed with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, complementing the sweetness of brown sugar and molasses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 16 blondies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some to overhang on the sides for easy removal of the baked blondies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a larger bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients bowl, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Prepare White Chocolate Drizzle: While the blondies bake and cool, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating in 30-second intervals. Stir between each interval until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Drizzle and Serve: Once the blondies have cooled completely and been removed from the pan using the parchment overhang, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top using a fork or small piping bag. Allow the drizzle to set before cutting into 16 squares and serving.
Notes
- Chill Before Cutting: For cleaner, neater cuts, refrigerate the blondies for about an hour before slicing.
- Add Fresh Orange Zest: Add the zest of one orange to the batter for a refreshing citrus twist that pairs beautifully with ginger and chocolate flavors.
- Serve with Ice Cream: Warm the blondies slightly and serve them topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert experience.
Keywords: Gingerbread blondies, holiday dessert, spiced blondies, molasses blondies, white chocolate drizzle, ginger dessert bars, festive treats
