Tahiti Blondies

We don't eat a lot of blondies at my house.  Not because we don't like them, it just never comes to mind to make them.  That being said, we have had a variety of blondies and this recipe ranks pretty high in the favorites.  These blondies are not your typical blondie.  They are full of cashews, coconut, chocolate and white chocolate, and dried pineapple.  They are full of a variety of flavors and textures, and so simple to throw together!

Tahiti Blondies

6 Tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
1/2 cup dried pineapple, chopped
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with foil, then lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.  Set aside.

Stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.  Add the egg and vanilla and stir until well blended.  Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir until just combined.  Stir in the coconut, cashews, dried pineapple, chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake the blondies for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few crumbs.  Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting.  Makes 16 blondies.  

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy