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Blondie-Covered Brownies

October 22, 2012 by thedomesticrebel | 20 Comments

 

 

When I was younger, for a fleeting moment, I desperately wanted a twin.

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It may have stemmed from my absurd fascination with Mary-Kate and Ashley, but we won’t go into how I was grossly obsessed with them, wore their clothes, sang their songs, and hung up pictures of them on my walls.

I’ve already said too much.

Anyway, I wanted a twin because the Lindsay Lohan version of The Parent Trap had just come out and I thought it’d be sototallyrad to have a twin to get into twinsie shenanigans with, like swapping identities to trick our dumb parents who supposedly wouldn’t tell the difference. And also, I had this notion that twins had the same thoughts and personalities, so inevitably if I hated some meanie girl on the playground, my twin would, too, and we could plot revenge tactics together using Twin ESP.

However, when I got older, I was kind of glad I didn’t have a twin. I like just being me. And plus, if there were two of me, it’d be kind of scary. It would truly be a situation of “too much sexy.” I don’t want to make others jealous.

Instead, I’m just fine with having an alter-ego. Like Bruce Wayne. Or Beyonce. Just call me Sasha Fierce, Batman.

Did you know brownies have an alter-ego, too? If you thought lil ol’ brownie was alone in this world full of bars, think again. This all-American sweetheart has a sexy sister you have to meet: blondie. And if you haven’t, you need to get with the world. We’re in 2012 now. Internet is like air, but you pay for it. Also, brownies aren’t just brown anymore. Or chocolate-y. They have a sweet, sassy brown-sugary side too (one I actually prefer over their ever-popular brownie sister).

Usually, this cruel world makes you choose brownies or blondies. I decided that, with modern times comes modern invention. Enter the Blondie-Covered Brownies. If you ever wanted to punch someone who said “you can’t have your cake and eat it, too!” in a snobby voice, this is your metaphorical left hook.

Wham bam. Brownie and blondie.

Welcome to 2012.

Blondie-Covered Brownies *inspired by CakeSpy’s recipe 

For the Brownies:

3 sticks butter, melted
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 & 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt

For the Blondies:

2/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Liberally grease a 13×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. First, prepare your brownie layer. In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour + salt with a whisk; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter + sugar until combined yet gritty. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually add the cocoa mixture, slowly incorporating into the batter, until batter is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan in an even layer.
3. Bake the brownie layer for 20 minutes. While it’s baking, prepare your blondies.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder + salt; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter + brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture until incorporated. Batter will be very thick.
5. Remove the brownies from the oven at the 20-minute mark. Adjust your oven temp to 350 degrees F. Brownies will just barely be set, so be careful. Using a ladle, spoon the blondie batter on top of the brownie layer. Try to cover it as completely as possible. It’s okay if a little peeks out, but generally you want it on there pretty even. Don’t spread too much; the brownie layer underneath isn’t set enough.
6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Cool the bars a little, then pop ’em in the fridge for about an hour to set completely. Store these pups airtight, at room temperature, up to 3 days.

Holy molycakes. These bars are AHHHHWESOME. Yeah, you read it right–over four sticks of butter in these bad boys, but they’re oh-so worth the extra steps (and calories) to make ’em. The brownie layer is so dense and fudgy–perfectly chocolatey. And the blondie layer is sweet and slightly salty. Together, the brown sugar paired against the cocoa is to-die for. I especially liked them warm 🙂

Enjoy these bad boys!

xo, Hayley

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  1. Tanya Schroeder says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:30 am

    Where have these been all my life? I can’t believe I no longer have to choose between brownies and blondes! These are so perfect for indecisive people like me! Thanks Hayley for making my life easier! Oh and totally wanted to be a twin too. I always wanted to test that whole twin telepathy thing.

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  2. Jen @ Savory Simple says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Being a twin sounds so weird to me. Can you imagine looking at yourself all the time?? I’m kind of glad I just have an annoying older brother. These treats are legit!

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  3. Karly Campbell says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:58 am

    I sorta want a twin too. We would eat Oreo cookies dipped in peanut butter together, just like Lindsay Lohan and her long lost sister. Then we’d have a brownie blondie combo and fall into a sugar coma.

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  4. Sarah says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I have identical twin brothers – so it’s so funny that you say stupid parents – because HELLO! it would be strange if they couldn’t tell them apart on personality alone! {Mine couldn’t be more different!} In a strange twist of twin fate…my identical twin brother Jake married another identical twin – so they had an look-a-like bride and groom in their best man/maid of honor! But no twin babies yet…what a letdown 🙂 LOVE this post and the treat too!

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  5. Baker Street (@bakerstreet29) says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:29 am

    HOLY YUM! This is just my kinda treat! I love the idea and can’t wait to bake these over the weekend. Pinned! 🙂

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  6. Luv What You Do says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:38 am

    It is the best of both worlds! I love this recipe!

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  7. Becca (@CrumbsandChaos) says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:48 am

    If it starts with 3 sticks of butta, you know it’s gonna be good! These look fabulous, Hayley 🙂

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  8. Sally says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

    hehe an alter ego! I love it Hayley. combining a decadent brownie wiht (my most favorite) a blondie… so clever. 🙂 And such pretty layers! Over 4 sticks of butter OMG. My thighs can feel them already!

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  9. Carrie says

    October 22, 2012 at 8:16 am

    love this idea!! i am kind of on the blondie train right now too. plus, ya know… i dislike chocolate…

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  10. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says

    October 22, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Best of both worlds in one bar!

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  11. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    October 22, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    This has to be the coolest thing ever. I love both brownies and blondies equally (I’m a dessert equal-opportunist), so now I don’t have to choose. AWESOME!

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  12. Julie (@tablefortwoblog) says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    omg, i love that you COVERED a brownie WITH a blondie. that is pure dessert heaven. it’s like the best of both worlds in this!!

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  13. crazyforcrust says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    I can attest to the fact that THESE ARE AMAZINGLY AWESOME. I’d like a twin of you. More baked goods! 😉

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  14. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says

    October 22, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Those sound CRAZY! A POUND of butter!?! Wow! they must be good with all of that!

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    • The Domestic Rebel says

      October 22, 2012 at 10:05 pm

      Hahahaha I know, right?! Definitely evil-genius bars 🙂

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  15. Back for Seconds says

    October 22, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    Clever much? Such a good idea, girl!
    These bars are much like my twin babes. How, you ask? They are totally different but equally awesome. And good looking 🙂

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  16. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    October 22, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    These look amazing, I love that I don’t have to choose between a blondie or brownie!

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  17. ashley says

    October 22, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    OMG I got freaked out reading this – I had the same obsession with having a twin and it stemmed from MaryKate and Ashley, too! I had my walls plastered with their pics and had all their little detective movies – OK I’ve embarrassed myself enough I think 😉

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  18. Chandra@the plaid and paisley kitchen says

    October 24, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Absolutely in love with these Twinsie Brownies!!! I love your adorable fonts! I bet you are a like a super brainiac and use Photshop?

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