Macadamia Nut & Fig White Chocolate Blondies
Ultra-chewy and rich white chocolate blondies are chock-full of sweet figs and buttery macadamia nuts for an understated, but amazingly rich and delightful cookie!
Servings 24 bars
Ingredients
- 2 c. white chocolate chips divided
- 1/2 c. butter
- 11/2 c. flour
- 2/3 c. packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. chopped figs
- 1 c. chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, and bring it to a simmer.
- As soon as it simmers, remove from heat and scatter 1 c. white chocolate chips over the butter. Do not stir.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then gently stir the chips and butter together until mostly combined. Set aside to cool to lukewarm, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and white chocolate mixture to the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the remaining 1 c. white chocolate chips, the chopped figs, and the macadamia nuts.
- Spread into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 20-24 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. Enjoy!