MACADAMIA NUT BLONDIES WITH CARAMEL-MAPLE TOPPING

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This recipe comes out of Vegan with a Vengeance, and let me tell you, Isa Chandra Moscowitz does her desserts right!! Finally, someone who understands that some vegans get tired of being so healthy all the time. Sometimes you still want guilt-inducing delicious treats. Well this recipe fits the bill. Smells like caramel corn & toasted nuts, tastes like the most decadent coffee cake.... I'm in love.

Provided by groovyrooby

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 blondies, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 ounces firm silken tofu (half a package of the vacuum-packed kind)
1/4 cup rice or 1/4 cup soymilk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 cups sugar (very strict vegans will want to mind your sugar)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups macadamias, partially chopped & partially ground (a few pulses in a food processor for chopped, remove some for this & below, then a few more for grou)
1/4 cup nonhydrogenated margarine (no whey, mind you)
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar or 2 tablespoons other brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup raw macadamias, coarsely chopped (either from first round in the food processor or chopped by hand on a cutting board with a large kni)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • To prepare the dough:.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a blender, whiz the tofu with rice milk until smooth.
  • Add the oil, sugar, and vanilla, and blend again.
  • Pour the tofu mixture into the flour mixture and use a firm wooden spoon to combine everything well.
  • Fold in the macadamias. The batter will be thick and have a cookie dough consistency.
  • Spread in the baking pan and bake for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the topping.
  • To prepare the topping:.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the margarine, turbinado sugar, and maple syrup, and heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Increase the heat to bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the nuts. Remove from heat.
  • Finally:.
  • Remove the blondies from the oven and pour the topping over them.
  • Return to oven, and let bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Let cool completely before serving. The topping should harden to a caramel-like consistency.
  • The cookbook says to cut them into 16 squares or triangles. I got 20 out of the recipe. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 196.9, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 29.2, Protein 4.7

Obaid Rehmam
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These blondies are a must-try for any dessert lover.


Akhi Nur
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These blondies are the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mudasir Zaman
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I'm addicted to these blondies! I can't stop eating them.


King Daniel
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These blondies are heaven in a pan.


Harder Ali
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These blondies are amazing.


Nur jahan
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. The blondies were a complete failure.


Ayden Aytes
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These blondies are not worth the effort. They're bland and boring.


Ahmed Shashka
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I followed the recipe to a T, but my blondies didn't turn out right. They were too crumbly.


tomie
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The blondies were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as I expected. They were a little too dense.


Nasur Ullah
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I found the blondies to be a bit dry, but the caramel-maple topping helped.


Ayesha Hakim
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These blondies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Joe christopher
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I'm not a big fan of macadamia nuts, but I loved these blondies. The caramel-maple topping is amazing.


FIGHT RIGHT TUFFBWOY
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These blondies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests.


Jeri Andreasen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the blondies turned out perfectly. They're so rich and decadent, I can't stop eating them!


Saurav basnet
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These blondies are so easy to make, and they taste amazing. I love the combination of macadamia nuts and caramel.


Philio Jones
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I've made these blondies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're chewy, gooey, and the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


daddy senpai
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These blondies were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. The caramel-maple topping was the perfect finishing touch.