Toffee Blondies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 18x28cm baking tin with butter and line with parchment paper.

   Tip: Make sure to grease the tin evenly to prevent the blondies from sticking.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, caster sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda.

   Tip: Use a whisk attachment on your stand mixer or a wooden spoon to mix the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

   Tip: Don't overbeat the mixture, or the blondies will be tough.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.

   Tip: Don't worry if the batter is a bit lumpy – it will all come together in the oven.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the toffee bits evenly over the top of the batter.

   Tip: Use a spatula to spread the toffee bits out to the edges.

8. 8

   Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the toffee is bubbly.

   Tip: Remove the blondies from the oven when they are still slightly tender in the center.

9. 9

   Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

   Tip: Don't worry if the toffee is still slightly crunchy – it will soften as it cools.

10. 10

    Dust the top of the blondies with the remaining 25g of flour.

    Tip: This will help the blondies to set properly and prevent them from becoming too sticky.

11. 11

    Cut the blondies into squares and serve.

    Tip: Enjoy your delicious toffee blondies warm or at room temperature.