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5 from 3 votes

Quick and Easy Cowboy Blondies

Cowboy Blondies are perfect for any occasion, from a decadent afternoon pick-me-up to a show-stopping dessert for your next gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: 4th of July, Cookies, Dessert, Memorial Day, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Susan Ensley

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Large Bowl
  • medium bowl
  • microwave proof bowl
  • rubber spatula
  • piping bag

Ingredients

  • ¾ c Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 ¼ c Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 c All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • ½ c Peanut Butter Chips
  • ½ c Old Fashioned Oats
  • ½ c Sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • ½ c Pecan Pieces toasted
  • 7 oz Kraft Caramel Bits
  • 2 tbs Heavy Whipping Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the unsalted butter in a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer for about a minute until smooth. Then add the white granulated sugar and continue beating with the hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and two eggs. Beat with the hand mixer for about a minute until well incorporated.
  • Place the flour in a separate bowl. Then add the baking soda, Kosher salt, and ground cinnamon and use a small whisk or fork to combine. Add the flour mixture to the combined wet ingredients, then beat until just combined.
  • Next, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, old-fashioned oats, sweetened coconut flakes, and toasted pecan pieces. Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to fold them into the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the parchment-lined pan, and spread it into an even layer.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the blondies to cool to room temperature in the pan.

To Make the Caramel Topping

  • Place the Kraft caramel bits and heavy whipping cream in a medium-sized microwave-proof bowl.
  • Microwave the bowl on high for one minute, then give it a good stir. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for 30 seconds at 50% power, then stir. Microwave for 30 seconds more at 50% power, and stir until the caramel is smooth.
  • Lift the blondies out of the pan using the parchment and place them on a flat surface. Transfer the smooth caramel to a piping bag. Carefully snip the tip of the bag and immediately pipe the caramel over the top of the Cowboy Blondies.
  • Allow the caramel topping to cool and harden. Cut into squares and serve. Store in an airtight container.
  • Yield 24 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg