Coffee, Cashew, White Chocolate Blondies

Submitted by KerfuffleUponWincle

"Modified from dallasnews.com -- By Alison Ladman, Wire Reports, Published June 12, 2012, just in time for Father's Day! ------------ NOTE: Cashews are really seeds, but most of us consider them to be nuts, so I've added this recipe to the nut category!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick at room temperature)
• 1 1⁄2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup cashews (salted and roasted)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (metal) or 325 F (glass).
2. Coat a 9- by 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the hot water, instant coffee and vanilla. Stir until the coffee granules dissolve.
4. Add the butter, brown sugar and salt. Use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between additions and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
6. Stir in the flour, then the white chocolate bits and cashews.
7. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.
8. Cool, then cut into 9 squares.