DESERTBLOOM in LV: You asked about "Blondies," which are indeed a non-chocolate, buttery tasting counterpart of a Brownie. I found this recipe in the Sept./Oct. 2004 issue of Quick Cooking. Its title is "Candy Bar Cookie Squares." I presented this to my family and extended family as "Blondies." Now these "Blondies" are a much requested staple at Christmas. DIL's father LOVES them. They're easy, too:

"Blondies"

1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz.) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 Snickers candy bars (2.07 oz. each), chopped

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix. brown sugar, eggs, and butter. Best on low speed for 2 min., scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chopped candy. spread into an ungreased 13 in. x 9 in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 min. or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 2 doz.

Mary Kay in Manasquan, NJ. 2/3/10

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