Side Dish

Blondie With Dark Roots

Name: Blondie With Dark Roots
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 9 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks; 1 large egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

6 October 2026

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Total Time70 Mins

Serves9

Per Serving$0.61

Blondie With Dark Roots requires approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 9. This side dish has 450 calories, 5g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. For 61 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

Method:

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch-square glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
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Beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
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Add the brown sugar and beat 3 to 4 more minutes. Beat in the vanilla and egg.
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Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, hazelnuts and coconut with a wooden spoon.
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Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Let cool 20 minutes in the dish before slicing.
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Photograph by Andrew Mccaul