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Egg Hunt Blondies

A cute Easter dessert recipe featuring the best, chewy blondies topped with buttercream icing and M&M candies. 
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Egg Hunt Blondies
Servings: 16
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

For the Blondies:

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Homemade Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Food coloring if using

Topping:

  • ⅓ cup Pastel M&M's

Instructions

For the Blondies:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and have ready a greased, square (8x8”) baking dish. Line the bottom and the sides of the baking dish with a fitted sheet of parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, yolk, and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl and a handheld mixer.
  • Mix on medium-high speed until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and gradually add in the dry ingredients. 
  • Add the batter to the prepared dish, and smooth over the top. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely about 30 minutes.

For the Buttercream Icing:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and powdered sugar. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl and a handheld mixer. 
  • Begin mixing on low speed, until most of the powdered sugar is mixed in, then increase the speed to medium-high. Mix until well-combined.Add the salt, extract, and food coloring (if using). Mix once more.

Cut and Add the Topping:

  • Pipe or spread on the icing. Cut the blondies into 16 squares, and place M&M's (on their side) across the tops of the blondies. Serve and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.6mg