It's that time of year to bake wonderful desserts for family and friends. These tasty blondies are sweet and spicy and will definitely put you in the holiday mood.
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 c. packed light-brown sugar
1/2 c. plus 2 T. granulated sugar
2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk
1 t. pure vanilla extract
1/3 c. molasses
1 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. ground cloves
2 3/4 c. plus 1 T. all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
1 1/4 t. baking soda
12 oz. white chocolate chips
powdered sugar, for dusting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9x13 inch rimmed baking sheet pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars together in a bowl until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and extra yolk, one at a time. Blend in vanilla, molasses and spices.
Whisk together flour, salt and baking soda; slowly add dry ingredients to the bowl, blending just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly from side to side and end to end in prepared baking sheet.
Bake for about 25 minutes until edges are browned. Allow gingerbread to cool in the pan before slicing. Dust with a little powdered sugar.