Cashew Dream Bars with White Chocolate Frosting

White Chocolate-Frosted Cashew Blondies Recipe 🍫🥜

Overview:

Indulge in the divine combination of creamy white chocolate frosting atop rich cashew-butter blondies, speckled with crunchy cashew nuts. These decadent treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in just under an hour!

• Preparation Time: 40 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 25 bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup salted cashews
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 oz white chocolate
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Additional whole cashews for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

For the Blondies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square baking pan.

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2. Prepare Cashews: In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse 1/2 cup of the salted cashews until finely ground. Transfer the ground cashews to a medium-sized bowl.

3. Chop Cashews: Coarsely chop the remaining salted cashews and set them aside.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients: To the ground cashews in the bowl, add the light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat the mixture well until it’s thoroughly combined.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Then, fold in the chopped cashews until evenly distributed.

6. Bake: Spread the blondie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Allow the blondies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour before frosting.

For the White Chocolate Frosting:

1. Melt White Chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the white chocolate, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat.

2. Prepare Frosting: To the melted white chocolate, add the butter, milk, and powdered sugar. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.

3. Frost Blondies: Spread the prepared white chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled blondies in the baking pan.

4. Cut and Garnish: Cut the frosted blondies into squares. For an extra touch of elegance, garnish each square with a whole cashew on top, if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 165.4
• Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 69mg
• Carbohydrates: 22.1g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Sugar: 15.5g
• Protein: 2.2g

Tips:

• For a variation, try using different types of nuts such as almonds or pecans in place of cashews.
• Ensure the blondies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
• Store any leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
• These blondies make a delightful addition to any dessert spread or a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family!

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of these White Chocolate-Frosted Cashew Blondies and savor each delightful bite. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to become a household favorite!