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Love Blondies

By Courtney 43 Comments

Note: I first created this recipe in 2011 as part of a contest with Love Grown Foods, a Sweet Tooth sponsor.

Heart-Shaped Blondies

It will surprise just about NOBODY that I love cookies. And bar cookies are some of my favorites. They’re chewy, dense, easy to make in big batches and you can even cut them into fun shapes.

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Heart-Shaped Blondies

This recipe for Love Blondies is inspired by my Granola Blondies.

Heart-Shaped Blondies

These blondies are both soft and chewy yet crunchy and sweet, thanks to the granola. Basically, they’re awesome.

Heart-Shaped Blondies

Love Blondies

7 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

32 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups Love Grown Foods Raisin Almond Crunch granola
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine egg, egg white, brown sugar and oil; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the wet ingredients just until blended. Stir in granola & dried cranberries (batter will be thick).
  3. Spread into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-28 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool & cut into bars…or use a cookie cutter to cut into hearts to spread the love. ENJOY!
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Heart-Shaped Blondies

Typically, I cut these blondies into bars, but considering that they’re made with Love Grown granola and all, I found it rather fitting to cut them into hearts.

Heart-Shaped Blondies

Now, just be warned — these will not last long in your house (so consider making a double batch!).

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December 16, 2011 Filed Under: Cookie Recipe Tagged With: blondies, cookie bar, cookies, Love Blogger, Love Grown Foods, recipe contest

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I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    These look incredible! Not too unhealthy, either. :)
    Reply
  2. Nikki says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Wow these look delicious!! I have seen a lot of people using the Love Grown Granola and I was wondering if you can purchase it in stores?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 2:38 pm

      I *think* it may be in some stores, but I know it's not near me
      Reply
  3. Jenny says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Those looks so delicious aaand the ingredient list is so simple!! I made blondies the other week and my recipe included butter but I browned the butter before hand. Really added this caramel flavor that was so delicious. Shoulda cut them into hearts though ;)
    Reply
  4. Coco says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    About to go on my lunch break, and now I am craving blondies in a bad way!!!
    Reply
  5. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Usually blondies are like a heart attack on a plate but this recipe looks pretty good in the health department AND delicious! :)
    Reply
  6. janetha says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    The cuter the food is, the better it tastes.. right?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm

      Definitely :)
      Reply
  7. Katy says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    Courtney, I'm a loyal reader of yours and ive noticed you switched from the sweetened vanilla almond milk to the unsweetened vanilla. Do you notice a big difference, particularly in your smoothies/shakes? What's it like compared to the other? Thanks, Katherine P.S. Keep writing! Love the blog ;)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 2:36 pm

      Hi Katy! Yes, I did switch recently and honestly, I can't tell the difference when I use it in smoothies or oatmeal. The only time I can taste a difference is if I'm having it as-is, like in a bowl of cereal, and it's slightly less sweet. It's still just as creamy, with less calories (from sugar) and is delish. Thanks so much for reading! :)
      Reply
  8. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Delicious! A contest full of love is the perfect reason to bake!
    Reply
  9. Hope says

    December 16, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Wow! These are so cute! I love them! The hearts make them even that much more special :)
    Reply
  10. Khushboo says

    December 16, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Wow you are a culinary genius!!!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      LOL and you are very generous with your compliments ;)
      Reply
  11. Lena @Fit on the Rocks says

    December 16, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Can you believe I've never had a blondie? I must live in a baked goods cave lol
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      REALLY?!? Oh girl, you need to make these, stat! ;)
      Reply
    • Claire says

      December 17, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      I haven't ever had a blondie either! I am missing out!!
      Reply
  12. Heather says

    December 16, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    have you seen Love Grown available at any of the stores in the CDNY?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      No, not yet :(
      Reply
    • Amanda says

      December 16, 2011 at 4:42 pm

      I bought some on Amazon. It's sold in 3 packs, I think for about $12. Really not bad, at least compared to other granola prices in my NYC stores. And SO DELICIOUS!
      Reply
  13. Clare @ Fitting It All In says

    December 16, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    These look AMAZING!
    Reply
  14. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    December 16, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Awww so cute! The quickest way to a guy's heart is through his stomach..might as well make what he's eating heart-shaped too! :)
    Reply
  15. Mallory @ Have Your Cake and Eat it says

    December 16, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    adorable! i cant believe there's no butter in the recipe..when i saw that first pic I thought WOW those look buttery & rich! They look so delicious! you really are an amazing baker!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 4:47 pm

      Thanks, Mallory! :)
      Reply
  16. Amanda says

    December 16, 2011 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks to your blog I just bought a 3 pack of the chocolate Love Grown on Amazon...might have to whip these up with some of that!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      December 16, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      Wow, really?!? I had no idea it was on there...that's awesome! Now you're going to make some love blondies with it, right? ;)
      Reply
      • Amanda says

        December 19, 2011 at 9:17 am

        If I can pry it out of my hands long enough!
        Reply
  17. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    How cute are those?? I love blondies ... however, the one time I made them, they were an epic fail. I may need to try your recipe out, instead! :)
    Reply
  18. Clare @ SweetnSimple says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    I love blondies too.. these look amazing!! The heart shapes are so cute :)
    Reply
  19. Shannon says

    December 16, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    I have never, ever eaten a blondie before. Yours look delicious! I really want to try them soon.
    Reply
  20. Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says

    December 16, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    There are so many goodies on the blogs this week! I feel my pants gettin tight just looking at all the recipes! lol...:) These look amazing and I love cranberries in just about anything. Have a great night!
    Reply
  21. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    December 16, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    How cute!!! I love them!
    Reply
  22. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    December 16, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    These look fantastic! And the heart shape is too cute!
    Reply
  23. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and FAbulous says

    December 16, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    Those sound and look delicious! I love the heart shape! :)
    Reply
  24. Val says

    December 16, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    These look so good! And so cute in the heart shapes!! I also really like that you put the pin it button right there under the pic, great idea!
    Reply
  25. Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says

    December 17, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I never would have thought to put granola in blondies! Love the heart shape!
    Reply
  26. Shana says

    December 17, 2011 at 10:23 am

    What a great idea! The heart shape is extra awesome!
    Reply
  27. Kim @ The Family Practice says

    December 17, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Those are adorable and they sound amazing. I've never had a blondie or even heard of them before... Apparently I'm super out of the loop
    Reply
  28. Lauren says

    December 21, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    I made these for my neighbors today as a brown-nosing gift! hahaha. they better be good, lady! If I find them back infront of my front door, you got some 'xplainin to do! ;-)
    Reply
  29. Mary says

    December 23, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    I made these last night & they are so yummy! I did use egg substitute & half whole-wheat flour. Thanks for the great recipe!
    Reply
  30. melissa says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    how many calories are in these?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      May 7, 2012 at 5:12 pm

      I'm sorry, I never calculated that. But if you go to SparkPeople.com, I know they have a recipe calculator where you could plug in all the info if you'd like!
      Reply
  31. Susan says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    Anyone ever make these with the Carrot Cake Love Granola? I am going to try them this evening I think! :) I couldn't get the raisin almond crunch one here. :(
    Reply

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