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CHRISTMAS CANDIED CHERRY BLONDIES

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp cherry brandy or cherry juice
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup white sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium speed 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until well combined.
Beat in eggs, brandy, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Add flour; beat until just blended. Stir in nuts, chocolate and cherries. Spread in prepared pan.

3. Bake 30 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, then cut. Yield: 24 Blondies

NOTE: To Toast Nuts:
Spread nuts in shallow baking pan.
Cook in 350 F. oven for 5 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Calories240
Total Fat (g)10
Saturated Fat (g)5
Monounsaturated Fat (g)2
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3
Cholesterol (mg)32
Sodium (mg)125
Carbohydrate (g)34
Total Sugar (g)24
Fiber (g)1
Protein (g)3
Calcium (DV%)5
Iron (DV%)5
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet