Description
A close-up of freshly baked Orange Ginger Blondies, featuring a golden-brown crust, flecks of orange zest, chopped pecans, and crystallized ginger. These chewy treats are cut into perfect squares and served on a rustic wooden board, accented with orange slices and cinnamon sticks for a warm, inviting presentation.
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter 
, melted and slightly cooled
, melted and slightly cooled1 cup (200g) brown sugar
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
(optional)Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until fully incorporated.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Incorporate Pecans: Stir in chopped pecans and white chocolate chips (if using) for extra sweetness.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool & Serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or bars.
Optional Garnish:
Drizzle with orange glaze (mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest) for an extra zing!Enjoy these warm-spiced, nutty, citrusy blondies with your favorite cup of tea or coffee!
