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With Salt and Wit

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5 November 6, 2015 Desserts

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

Whoa. Talk about a mouth full.

Figurately and in reality, because my sugar cravings are at an all time high.

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

Ice cream. Chocolate. S’mores. Energy bites. Nothing can satisfy this raging sweet tooth. Halp.

I turned to my good friend Google to see what other internet friends say about newborns, feeding and wanting to devour every bit of sugar within a five-mile radius. Granted, I know I have some time to lose the baby weight, but this situation can certainly not help.

In the midst of a pantry raid, I found a bag of white chocolate chips. A guilty pleasure. Rather than shoveling handfuls in my mouth, which sent me on an extreme sugar high, I decided to get in the kitchen and start experimenting. And a few hours later, I was munching away at Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies!

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

These White Chocolate Blondies are:

Chewy.

Tender.

So fallish.

Loaded with white chocolate.

Super simple.

Perfectly sweet.

And completely irresistible.

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

While I could have stopped there, I was thinking with the holidays, these White Chocolate Blondies needed to dressed up for the occasion. Frosting it is!

I have two words for you. Browned Butter. Oh my gee.

Have you ever experienced brown butter? It’s nutty. Magical. And makes your kitchen smell ah-mazing.

It adds a slightly toasted aspect to your recipe and a little bit goes a long way. I only used two tablespoons of butter, but the frosting is still plenty rich!

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

Thinking the only thing I need to do now is spread that frosting on graham crackers. Childhood treat right there!

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies are super chewy, loaded with white chocolate and topped with an irresistible brown butter maple frosting!

meal prep tips:

  1. prepare the filling ahead of time. Store in a sealed container until the bars are cooled and ready to be frosted.

  2. these bars hold up great. Make a few days before and then frost the day of.

Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Blondies with Brown Butter Maple Frosting

15 minPrep Time

27 minCook Time

42 minTotal Time

Yields 16

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Blondies:
  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (measured by the spoon and scoop method)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Frosting:
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup organic powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • Sprinkle of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Blondies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x9 inch non-stick baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, add the flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In stand mixer or large bowl, add the sugars, oil, egg whites, applesauce and butter extract. Whisk for 4 minutes, or until creamy, light and appears slightly fluffy.
  4. Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in two additions. Mix until the batter is just combined.
  5. Fold in white chocolate chips. Add the batter to the prepared baking pan. You may need to smooth out the batter to make it even.
  6. Bake 27-28 minutes, until the edges are light brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Don't over-bake the bars as you want them chewy! Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
  7. Frosting: Meanwhile, in a small skillet, add the butter. Cook on medium heat until it starts to bubble. Swirl the pan occasionally to be sure the butter is cooking evenly. As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. Once you smell that nutty aroma, 1 - 2 minutes, take the pan off the heat and transfer the browned butter into a heat-proof bowl to cool.
  8. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand held mixer. Start on a low speed then gradually increase to medium, until mixture is smooth. When the butter is cooled, add the maple syrup, butter and a salt. Mix well.
  9. Spread over the cooled blondies. Cut in 16 squares and serve.
  10. Store in refrigerator, in an air tight container.
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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Desserts Tags: bars, blondies, brown butter, dessert, easy, frosting, holiday, Lighter, maple, pumpkin, Pumpkin Spice, thanksgiving, white chocolate

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Comments

  1. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    November 6, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who munches on white chocolate chips by the handful. But you're right--they're so much better when put to good use, like in these blondies. Pinning!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 6, 2015 at 9:44 am

      oh yes! You do it too?! Knew I liked you! Thanks Erin!
      Reply
  2. Dani Mendocha | Styled Variety says

    November 6, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, this look so good!! The white chocolate and pumpkin combo is fabulous on its own, but the brown butter frosting makes it sound like heaven on earth! :) Dani | www.styledvariety.com
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 6, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Well thank you Dani! And you are right...the frosting makes them!
      Reply
  3. Nora | Savory Nothings says

    November 7, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Are you nursing? Because I seriously could. not. stop. eating while nursing a newborn! Don't worry, the baby weight will come off in time. I just let it happen gradually, and after 10 months everything was gone without dieting for even a day, just making sure I eat lots of whole-grains and veggies! I love these pumpkin spice blondies, those white chocolate chips though... Food bliss!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 7, 2015 at 7:14 am

      Yup! So I am in the same boat!! Constantly munching on something! And I love hearing that...so thank you, Nora!!
      Reply
  4. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    November 7, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Ah these blondies are everything I love about Fall!!! White chocolate is totally my weakness! And your photos are stunning Meg!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 8, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Why thanks love! And white chocolate...knew I loved you for a reason ;)
      Reply
  5. Aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    November 10, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Oh my goodness I wish I could dive into a plate of these Right now. White chocolate, pumpkin, and Browned butter maple frosting!! Ps eat all the sweets now cause when you stop nursing you won't be able to and it's heartbreaking ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 11, 2015 at 6:16 am

      Oh gosh....looks like I need to start devouring! Thanks Aimee!
      Reply
  6. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    November 11, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Brown butter AND white chocolate INSIDE a blondie! Holy moly. Yum! I think your little one wants you to eat a few more. ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Oh yes! He is loving all these sweets! Thanks Sara!
      Reply
  7. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    A thousand times YUM! These look and sound fabulous!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Why thank you Kimberly!
      Reply
  8. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Love white chocolate and pumpkin together, these bars look so good! I can't have open white chocolate chips around, or I want to just eat the whole bag!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:53 am

      It's my frist time having them together and definitely not the last ;) Thanks Erin!
      Reply
  9. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    It's been ages since I made blondies! I need to fix it ASAP! Pumpkin and white chocolate is one amazing combo!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:53 am

      Yes! I always forget about them ;) Thanks Anna!
      Reply
  10. Tanya says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:15 am

    Browned butter is so amazing, while the blondies don't need improving I imagine the butter really elevated these bars!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:52 am

      I couldn't agree more...brown butter makes everything better ;) Thanks so much Tanya!
      Reply
  11. Nutmeg Nanny says

    November 13, 2015 at 6:54 am

    White chocolate and pumpkin is one of my favorite flavor combinations. Plus that thick delicious frosting...send some my way!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 13, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Sending a jar to ya ;)
      Reply
  12. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:35 am

    Why have I never tried pumpkin with white chocolate? This looks wonderful!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 14, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      You definitely need to! Thanks Des!
      Reply
  13. Sandi (@fearless_dining) says

    September 14, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    These look moist and delicious!!! Can't wait to try these on my kids.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Most definitely! The white chocolate is pretty good in it! Thanks Sandi!
      Reply
  14. Dee says

    September 14, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    That frosting! I would love to have these for dessert!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      I love it too! Even better with graham crackers! Thanks Dee!
      Reply
  15. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Pumpkin, white chocolate, and maple all together?! It's like you're talking my love language! Cannot wait to make these!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 18, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Isn't it a great language?! Thanks Laura!
      Reply
  16. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    September 15, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    I have major night time sweets cravings - ALL THE TIME. But, unfortunately, I have no good reason for it! These looks incredible!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 18, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      OH man, glad I am not alone! Thanks Valarie!
      Reply
  17. Krista says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Megan!! These look soooo good! I wish I was eating one as I am typing this!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 18, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      I wish we could share together! Thanks Krista!
      Reply

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