Sweet Brunettes
I decided to call my creation Brunettes because I used dark brown sugar instead of light. Light brown sugar is typically the base for blondies because it will produce a fluffier, lighter brownie because it has less syrup in the sugar (granulated sugar is the driest of the three, light brown is a nice medium and dark brown practically oozes). Since I was out of light brown sugar, I just used what I had and they came out, not surprisingly, much darker than blondies - hence, Brunettes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup (1 stick) Butter, melted
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar (or light if you prefer)
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 8 Oreos, chopped
- 10 Mini Twix, refridgerated and chopped
- 1 Cup (about) M&Ms
Instructions
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter. Set aside and allow to cool.Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a square baking pan (8x8 for thicker bars, 9x9 for thinner) with parchment paper and set aside.Add the egg to the melted butter, whisk until smooth. Whisk in the brown sugar and vanilla.Stir in the flour and salt until combined.Add the Oreos and Twix (or whatever you decided to try, I bet Reese's cups or pretzels would taste fantastic) and stir together.Spread the batter/dough into your pan. Sprinkle your M&Ms (or topping of choice) on top and press them into the dough lightly.Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until done. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean.Allow to cool in the pan. Cooling completely is IMPORTANT with these before cutting, be patient! Once they are cool, lift the parchment paper from your pan and cut into squares.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: About 16 squares