Creamy, Mocha Crunch Blondies
Blondies are the first dessert I ever learned to bake! They are creamy, chewy and loaded with nuts and chocolate! You will undoubtedly fall in love with this simple and delicious dessert! Happy Eating! Prep time: 8 minutes |Cook time: 50 minutes |Total time: 58 minutes |Servings: 20•4 ounce(s) of cream cheese, room temperature
•2 cup(s) of graham cracker crumbs
•1 2/3 cup(s) of chopped pecans
•6 ounce(s) of semisweet chocolate chips
•1 tbsp. of instant coffee
•14 ounce(s) of sweetened condensed milk
•1 tsp. of vanilla extract
•1/2 tsp. of vegetable shortening
Steps
1.In a small bowl, cream the cream cheese with a wooden spoon or a hand mixer until it is light and fluffy.
2.In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients.
3.Add the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla to the dry ingredients, mixing until the cream cheese is well-incorporated and the graham cracker crumbs are completely moist.
4.Scoop the batter into a pre-greased and floured 11x7 inch baking dish.
5.Rub the shortening on your hands and press the batter into the pan until the batter is evenly distributed throughout the baking dish and the top is flat.
6.Bake the Blondies at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the Blondies comes out clean. **Note, do not bake the Blondies longer than 22 minutes as they will continue to set up as they cool.
7.Cool the Blondies on a wire rack for 30 minutes, slice them into squares and enjoy with an ice-cold glass of milk or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!