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Yield: 9 servings. 1 stick unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 9 servings. 1 stick unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½

Yield: 9 servings.

1 stick unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornflakes
⅓ cup white chocolate chips
⅓ cup mini marshmallows
Flake salt (for garnish)

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Into a food processor, add cornflakes and pulse a few times until you’re left with crumbs.

Add crumbs to blondie batter with chocolate chips and marshmallows; fold until just combined. Pour batter into pan and evenly spread to all 4 corners.

Bake for 25 minutes or until blondies are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes on cooling rack. Cut blondies into 9 squares and sprinkle a few flakes of salt on each before serving.

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This story was published on Dec 30, 2024

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.