Cherry-Almond Brown Butter Blondies with White and Dark Chocolate Chips will make you a winner no matter what team you’re rooting for on game day!
Let’s be real here; I’m just not that into football. To me, the only legitimate reason I can think of to attend a Super Bowl party would be for the food. (Ok, and maybe for the halftime show and/or commercials.)
Being originally from Buffalo, I’m no stranger to football (and having the Bills as my hometown team might just explain my boredom with/apathy toward football). Arguably, the Bills are one of the worst (or at least the most disappointing) teams in the NFL. I have heard my dad say “we’re in a rebuilding year” every single year for as long as I can remember, lol. But what truly baffles me is that the Bills continue to have the most loyal fans ever…all over the world! I take pride in the true loyalty of Buffalonians, if nothing else.
But like I said, the Super Bowl isn’t a total loss (even if your team is); the food is always fabulous! Enter these pretty little blondies, which are fully loaded with goodies. Here I paired dried cherries with toasted almonds and both white and dark chocolate…because it just felt right. (How could I choose between white and dark chocolate for this recipe? They both go so well with cherries and almonds. I could no sooner choose a favorite football team, albeit for very different reasons.)
And here are a few more sweet treat ideas for your game day spread...
Individual Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes
Loaded Kit Kat Peanut Butter Brownies
Cheddar-Caramel Chicago Mix Cupcakes
Oatmeal Cream Pies with Rum-Raisin Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting
And some more sweet game day inspiration from around the web…
- Biscoff White Chocolate Chip Blondies from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge from Texanerin Baking
- Homemade Hostess Cupcakes from Andie Mitchell
- Loaded Monster Cookies from FoodieCrush
- Peppered Peanut Brittle from Cooking Light
- Pretzel Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Bark from How Sweet It Is
- Salt and Pepper Caramel Brownies from Eats Well With Others
What’s on your game day menu?
- 10 tablespoons (142 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly (see Note)
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar (I used Wholesome! Organic Cane Sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup (128 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground mahlab (optional)
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup toasted slivered almonds
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350F; line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over all 4 sides and you can just lift out the blondies.
- Whisk together the brown butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, molasses, and almond extract. Stir in the flour, salt, and mahlab, and then fold in the cherries, almonds, and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until golden on the outside, but still a touch doughy in the center, about 20 to 23 minutes (be careful not to overbake, as these are best gooey in the center).
- Cool completely before cutting.
How to Brown Butter: If you’re not sure how to brown butter, check out this fabulous step-by-step photo tutorial on How Sweet It Is.
Disclosure: I received the Wholesome! Organic Cane Sugar that I used in this recipe for free; as always, opinions stated are my own.
Fernando says
These looks so chewy and delish!
Healing Tomato says
I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one who attends football parties for the food only. The game rarely holds my attention. Your Blondies will be a hit at any party. Great recipe.
Julia says
Cherry, Almond, Brown Butter Blondies...I mean! Those sound amazing. I just love the combination. So much deliciousness on this page.
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
Wow, let me just take these images in and drool. I am a blondie eating machine, love any kind, but the chocolate and caramel versions always steal my heart. Glad you brought in the cherry here and the almond pairs so well.
To be honest with you I am the same way. Not that big into football, but love exciting big games, the entertainment and commercials. Plus, it’s a day to EAT, lots… and not always good for you things. Thanks for this one! :)
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula says
I'm totally in it for the food and commercials too. These blondies look absolutely divine!
kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says
Holy cow....those chocolate chips....I could eat the whole pan!
Marye says
These blondies look absolutely fantastic!
Jill Silverman Hough says
These look so jam-packed with yummy stuff! And your photos are gorgeous! A super Superbowl to you, Faith!