I baked these blondies today for my new neighbors. Since this is our first holiday in the new house, I wanted to do something nice for them. I wanted to bake something with a festive ingredient and also something that was easy to package. Chris and I sampled these blondies and were delighted to discover that they tasted like a pumpkin pie with eggnog. So if you dig pumpkin pie, bake a batch of these blondies today!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup of dark muscovado sugar
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup of pumpkin eggnog
- 2 teaspoons of brandy (or vanilla extract if you prefer)
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9″ x 13″-inch baking pan.
Using a stand mixer (or mix by hand) cream together butter, muscovado sugar and granulated sugar. Add in eggs (one at a time), eggnog and brandy.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing between additions. Then stir in chocolate chips.
Scrape the batter into the greased pan. Using your spatula, distribute your batter evenly around the pan. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until toothpick/tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the blondies cool in the pan on the cooling rack.
Adapted from Say it With Sprinkles
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I’m from Australia, I’ve never tried eggnog. Definitely on my to-do list!
It’s absolutely wonderful on baked goods and lattes. If you are ever in the U.S. during November-December, it’s available in the supermarket (dairy aisle). A must have during the holidays.
Same here! I’ve never seen eggnog in Malaysia and have no idea what it tastes like. In my mind, it t’s some kind of drinkable custard. I could be totally wrong here. 😀
A fellow blogger Under the Blue Gum tree adapted my Eggnog and Dark Chocolate Muffins recipe using what was accessible to her, as she’s unable to find eggnog as well. I have to say it sounded fantastic and close to eggnog: http://underthebluegumtree.com/2012/12/05/eggnog-and-dark-chocolate-muffins/
Cheers!
When I came home from work last night and opened the door, the aroma of pumpkin pie, egg nog, spices and baked goods hit me like a giant sack of toys. This is the epitome of holiday food for me.
Thank you for the lovely comment, kind sir! 😉
Anne, what a great recipe. Love the blend of pumpkin eggnog, brandy and chocolate chips. Looks sensational 🙂
Thanks Judy! I love that blend too –especially with the brandy. 😀
Baking for the neighbours is a great way to build strong relationships, as people are always so appreciative of it when you take the time to bake for them. The pumpkin and eggnog sound like a great combination!
I agree! My neighbors are lovely folks so I hope they like pumpkin and eggnog. I know we did. 😀
These look so yummy Anne – two of my favorite ingredients – can’t wait to try making them! Beautiful photos!
Thank you kindly Lindsay for the lovely comment. 🙂
I’m sure They like it!!!! I hope to see more for this great recipes Anne……:)
Why thank you kind sir! You always have such lovely things to say Massi. 😉
Thanks for the mention. I’ve never, ever made blondies so maybe I should give these a go. They sound delicious.
My pleasure! And thank you! Always willing to spread the food love. 😉
Another great blondie recipe! This would be a big hit with my oldest son who loves all things pumpkin!
My husband is a big pumpkin fan and he enjoyed it. 🙂
Do love your use of dark muscovado sugar rather than lots of poison. Shame I can’t get some of those ingredients here. Seriously? Pumpkin eggnog??
Yes, I usually use only organic granulated sugar or brown sugar in my baking. Or the muscovado sugar. None of that poison in my baked goods. 😉 Yes! my store, the last couple of years, have been carrying pumpkin eggnog –insane right? They even carry vanilla spice eggnog, organic eggnog, and even soy eggnog!
atta girl..you know how to butter up the neighbors,just give them delish food ! .. these sound great anne…the pumpkin eggnog sounds great, ill have to keep my eye out for it…lovely post..sarah
Hahahaha! They are very nice people. I love baking for them. Thanks Sarah –you always have such nice things to say.
I just made some non-pumpkin egg-nog blondies, but I’ll have to try these, too! 🙂
Oooooh…. would love to see the post! 🙂
These sound absolutely delicious! 🙂
Thank you so much! 🙂
These sound delicious! I’d never have thought to combine pumpkin and eggnog – I must try these asap.
If you’re interested, I run a blogging challenge called Baking With Spirit, where bloggers enter relevant recipe posts and at the end of the month I post a round-up. It’s great for widening your audience. This month’s challenge is to add alcohol to any festive bake, and seeing a your blog is currently full of eggnogg recipes I thought this might be right up your street! Here’s the link: http://www.cakeoftheweek.net/2012/12/baking-with-spirit-december-challenge.html
I hope you can take part!
Hi Janine, thanks for stopping by. I would be delighted to participate in the challenge. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
You just combined 3 of God’s greatest gifts into one. It must be made!
Haha –thanks!