Blondies

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Hubby and I decided to send baked goods to our moms on Mother’s Day this year. Of course I was happy to help. I wanted to make something that would travel well and (of course) something I’ve never made. Since we were preparing for our kitchen renovation at the time, I also wanted to use up some of the random half bags of cookie mix ins.

Blondies fit my requirements perfectly. This blondie recipe is pretty well known. I made one batch with just dark chocolate M&Ms and another batch with some white chocolate chips, toffee bits, and chopped walnuts. Both batches turned out great and the one with the white chips turned out better than I expected. That combination of mix-ins tasted like butterscotch.

Blondies – from Blonde Ambition in the Kitchen

6-7 TBS butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder (optional, creates lighter blondie texture)

“Add in” (see below)

Preheat oven to 350.
Line an 8×8 pan with foil and lightly spray with PAM.
In a large microwave safe mixing bowl melt the butter. Allow to cool for 5 mintues. Mix the brown sugar with the melted butter and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and then vanilla. Add salt, stir in flour and baking powder (if using). Mix in any additions (some ideas below).

Pour into prepared pan and use a greased spatula to evenly spread mixture in pan and level the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set in the middle. (I baked for 22 minutes)Cool on rack before cutting.

Add in ideas:
1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate or butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts, almonds
1/2 cup M&M candies1/2 chopped Reese’s PB cups
1/4 cup toffee pieces
1/2 tsp mint extract in addition to, or in the place of vanilla extract

Bars and Brownies, Dessert

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26 Responses to “Homemade Three Musketeer Candy Bars”

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How To Be Perfect — October 18, 2010 at 10:56 am

This recipe looks fantastic, I would love to try it, any idea what I could use as a substitute for the frozen whipped topping? I think such a thing would be hard to find here, can I make it? x
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KV — October 18, 2010 at 12:14 pm

wow that looks simple, and 3 muskateers are the “healthier” candy bar, right? hehe
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Fun and Fearless in Beantown — October 18, 2010 at 12:45 pm

Um, why is this recipe so easy? This could be deadly in my kitchen!
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We Are Not Martha — October 18, 2010 at 1:10 pm

These are SUCH a good idea!! Seriously, I’m super impressed! 🙂

Sues
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amanda @ fake ginger — October 18, 2010 at 3:43 pm

Who knew you could make 3 Musketeers?! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
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Megan — October 18, 2010 at 6:37 pm

Wow! They look just like the real deal, and that recipe sounds way too easy. So dangerous!!
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becksterslaboratory — October 18, 2010 at 6:57 pm

Oh my goodness…these look amazing! Nicely done : )
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Evan B — October 18, 2010 at 9:51 pm

Homemade candy makes my feel not as guilty when I’m devouring a whole bunch 🙂
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The Small Boston Kitchen — October 19, 2010 at 12:07 am

Seriously, you’re an amazing baker!! I would never think to make these at home. They look fantastic!
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Carly — October 19, 2010 at 12:18 am

I was afraid to read through the whole recipe in fear I’d run straight to the kitchen. they look amazing
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theblogisthenewblack — October 19, 2010 at 11:59 am

THis is my boyfriend’s favorite candy bar… I have to make these! 🙂
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Boston Food Diary — October 19, 2010 at 1:17 pm

These sound amazing Jen! Super simple- yet incredibly indulgent and definitely would satisfy a sweet tooth…or two…
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Carolyn — October 19, 2010 at 5:33 pm

Wow – I had no idea these could be homemade! They look delicious!
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naomi {@bakersroyale} — October 19, 2010 at 9:36 pm

I must make this! It’s one of mine and my husband’s favorite candy bar! YOurs look so great. I can’t wait to try it.
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Kim Kelly — October 20, 2010 at 4:27 am

This is my 2nd favorite candy. Now if only you could make butterfingers!! Love these, nicely done!!
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Jennifer — October 20, 2010 at 5:20 pm

I LOVE how easy this recipe is! *saving*
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oneordinaryday — October 21, 2010 at 12:24 am

This candy gave me awesome mom status for quite a while. : )
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nutmegnanny — October 21, 2010 at 2:34 am

You are so talented! I wouldn’t have the patience to dip each of those little bites 🙂
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Eliana — October 21, 2010 at 8:23 pm

I could not be trusted around these treats. They look too good to have just one, two or three….
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Kristi — November 1, 2010 at 12:12 am

I just made these homemade 3 Musketeers. My family said they tasted like the real thing, only a little richer. Mine were definitely not as pretty, they are so ugly 🙂
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Jen — November 1, 2010 at 12:31 am

Oh yea Kristi, mine weren’t very pretty. The only pretty ones I could find are in the picture!
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Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday — November 1, 2010 at 7:57 pm

Wow! You MADE those? So impressed.
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Dee — July 13, 2013 at 2:49 pm
Made these with my grandson and they were great! My husband now won’t eat a store bought musketeers bar.
- beantownbaker — July 14th, 2013 @ 4:17 pm
  
  Isn’t that the good and bad thing about making stuff like this at home? Then you’ll never go back to store bought again!
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Kaytee — August 29, 2013 at 8:30 pm
Could you tell me how many cups is in a 8oz tub of whipped topping??
- beantownbaker — August 30th, 2013 @ 7:22 am
  
  From Kraft’s website, an 8 oz. tub of cool whip yields 3 cups.