Description
These Circus Animal Blondies are a fun and colorful twist on classic blondies, featuring chunks of Circus Animal Cookies and vibrant sprinkles baked into a buttery, vanilla-flavored batter. Perfect for parties or sweet treats, they offer a delightful crunch and playful taste with every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Mix-ins & Toppings
- 2 cups Circus Animal Cookies, broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup sprinkles, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and cream butter and sugar: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, cream the salted butter and sugar together until the mixture is creamy and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract and continue mixing for an additional 30 seconds until the batter is smooth and combined.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture and mix until the dough starts to come together. The batter will be thicker than typical cake batter but still slightly loose.
- Fold in cookies and sprinkles: Gently fold in the broken Circus Animal Cookie pieces and the 1/4 cup of sprinkles evenly, making sure they are well distributed throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Prepare baking dish and add batter: Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish thoroughly. Pour the batter evenly into the dish and use a spoon or spatula to smooth out the surface. Sprinkle additional broken cookies and sprinkles evenly on top for extra texture and decoration.
- Bake: Bake the blondies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let the blondies cool completely before slicing into squares using a sharp knife. Serve and enjoy your colorful, delicious circus animal blondies!
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to prevent tough blondies.
- Use a sharp knife to cut neat squares once completely cooled to avoid crumbling.
- You can store leftover blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blondies, circus animal cookies, sprinkles, dessert, baked goods, easy dessert, cookie blondies
