Good morning!
I am so excited to be a part of my blogging buddy, Christina’s, virtual bridal shower this morning! A “virtual” bridal shower is just exactly how it sounds — a bunch of us all made recipes that we think Christina would love in real life and we are sharing them on our blogs this morning. It’s so fun to see what everyone came up with and at the end of this post, I’ll include links to all the recipes! I want, like, five of everything.
Christina is a Southern girl and that’s why I’m 110% sure she would both appreciate and love these whiskey walnut blondies. Folks, I’m not going to lie — I had a bit of a heavy hand with the whiskey last week. If you don’t like whiskey, I’m not exactly sure this dessert for you. But in my opinion, the combination of whiskey, brown sugar, brown butter and walnuts is a force to be reckoned with. And if you’re not sure you like whiskey….well then, you’ll learn to like whiskey. I actually did not like whiskey at all until about six months ago. I think I had one too many bourbon and diet cokes in college. But my lovely betrothed has taken up mixology as of late {bourbon in particular}, and, thus, I’ve fallen under the whiskey spell by association.
Plus, how could anything with brown butter be bad? Just try it!
Oh beautiful, glorious liquid from heaven above! Brown butter has my heart and soul….forever and ever, amen.
And pouring brown butter over brown sugar then adding whiskey? I don’t think I have to go into all the details on how amazing my little kitchen smelled while mixing these up. I think you get the point.
They were a nice change of pace from brownies and full of chew, just the way I like ’em. I was worried I added a little too much booze {let’s be honest – the batter tasted quite alcoholic} but I deemed the final product perfection. The alcohol bakes out, anyway, and just leaves the caramel vanilla-like flavor behind.
Congratulations, Christina!!! You are going to make a beautiful bride. Now without further ado, here are the rest of the virtual bridal shower recipes to drool upon at work today!
Strawberry Macarons from Krissy
White Wedding Cake Cupcakes from Julie
Mini “I Do”-nuts from Tara
Moon Pie Cake from Madison
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles from Joanne
Lemon Cupcakes with Sweet Tea Frosting from Kristan
Chocolate Covered Cheerios from Shelly
Mini Coconut Cream Pies from Megan
Sweet and Salty Party Cookies from Lauren
Whiskey Walnut Blondies
adapted from Heath Bar Blondies
yields about 16 blondies
Ingredients:
1 stick butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp whiskey {I like Makers Mark}
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 and butter an 8-inch square pan.
Brown your butter by melting it over medium heat on the stove until it becomes a golden caramel color (see here for more tips). Be careful not to burn the butter—you only want to brown it. This will take several minutes and it’s easiest to keep swirling the pan with your hand while it browns.
Pour the browned butter into the bowl of a kitchen aid and add the brown sugar. Beat for about four minutes, until creamy. Add the egg and beat again. Then, add the flour, salt, whiskey and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts. Spread out mixture in your buttered pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Let cool before slicing into squares.
Time:
35 minutes
megan @ whatmegansmaking
January 14, 2013 at 3:43 amI have to be honest and say I’ve never put whiskey in anything, but these do sound really good 🙂
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January 14, 2013 at 4:12 amThese are SO perfect for Christina’s shower! My husband is a huge fan of bourbon so he might really like these blondies!
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Madison
January 14, 2013 at 4:32 amThese sound awesome and can probably be made a number of ways with liquors and nuts…say amaretto almond blondies? 🙂 Thanks for sharing–cannot wait to give these a try!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
January 14, 2013 at 4:35 amWhat a cute idea for a shower!! I’m in the ‘not sure I like whiskey’ camp, but I’m pretty confident these brownies would sway me to the ‘I like whiskey’ side. Off to check out the other recipes now!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
January 14, 2013 at 4:44 amThese sound dangerously good! Whiskey brings such a great depth of sweetness…yum! Paired with walnuts in a blondie–great idea!
Madison @ Espresso and Cream
January 14, 2013 at 4:44 amWhat a great dessert, Jenna! I can’t imagine a better treat for Christina’s shower. 🙂
DessertForTwo
January 14, 2013 at 5:00 amJenna!! Oh gosh, thank you SO much! You’re so sweet! I’m in happy tears over here reading all of y’all’s recipes created just for me. And how did you know I’ve been having a heavy hand with the whiskey all throughout wedding planning? 😉 You too? 😉
Love ya!
xoxo x a million,
Christina
shelly (cookies and cups)
January 14, 2013 at 5:06 amWhiskey for breakfast please! These look amazing!
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Molly @ RDexposed
January 14, 2013 at 5:38 amI can see the new college trend is to make alcoholic batter for parties! “I’ll bring the blondie batter! Wink, wink.”
Robin
January 14, 2013 at 6:03 amI have recently discovered maple whiskey and because of that, I am becoming a whiskey lover! I wonder if maple whiskey would taste good in this recipe?! Think I will give it a go!
Vid Luther
January 14, 2013 at 6:20 amThis sounds awesome!
joelle (on a pink typewriter)
January 14, 2013 at 6:21 amWhat a fun idea! And booze in a baked good is always a good call.
Vid Lutherfirefox
January 14, 2013 at 6:22 amI can’t wait to try these.
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough
January 14, 2013 at 6:46 amWhiskey and walnuts and browned butter, OH MY. Yum!
Elizabeth
January 14, 2013 at 6:48 amThese sound delicious!! Thanks for sharing.
Janet Rudolph @ DyingforChocolate
January 14, 2013 at 6:59 amThese sound amazing. Can’t wait to try
Julie @ Table for Two
January 14, 2013 at 7:02 amI love this! The whiskey incorporation into these blondies is pure genius 🙂
Cookbook Queen
January 14, 2013 at 7:11 amDessert and drinkity drink in one bar? Yeeeeeesss please.
Cassie | Bake Your Day
January 14, 2013 at 7:19 amThese are so perfect for Christina! Great idea, Jenna.
Jenna
January 14, 2013 at 7:43 amYum these look fantastic
Jenn
January 14, 2013 at 7:43 amThese look totally delicious. They’re already pinned!
Jenn
With Luck
Jenny @ BAKE
January 14, 2013 at 7:56 amthese are sound so good! you can’t get enough whiskey in things!
Carley
January 14, 2013 at 8:16 amWhat a way to start the week :)!!! Thank you for sharing. Now I just need to buy some whiskey.
a farmer in the dell
January 14, 2013 at 8:17 amI am a fan of whiskey. These look fantastic!
thelittleloaf
January 14, 2013 at 8:28 amHeaven in a blondie! I love the combination of whiskey and walnuts and can imagine the slight bitterness just cuts through all that blondie sweetness.
Ashley W
January 14, 2013 at 8:52 amI’ve been following you for a while, but this is my first time saying hi! These look divine and I can’t wait to make them for my brother. He’s been having a tough time and I’m sure these will bring a smile to his face because he loves all things whiskey. Thanks for the recipe!
Any chance you’ll pick back up on cooking through your grandmother’s recipe box? I loved reading all the stories that went with them and the recipes were so fun and unique.
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
January 14, 2013 at 9:39 amLove that you used whiskey in these–as I’m sure Christina does! 🙂 And brown butter…oh, it’s stolen my heart. Yum!!
Caroline L.
January 14, 2013 at 9:43 amI love virtual parties! So fun! 🙂 These look amazingly addicting…
Marie
January 14, 2013 at 10:17 amGreat recipe, but Maker’s Mark is whisky, not whiskey! It’s an important distinction to people who drink it. =)
Mary @ The Kitchen Paper
January 14, 2013 at 11:00 amholy cow – I can only imagine how amazing brown butter + brown sugar + whiskey smelled! I really may have to make these ASAP, they sound SO GOOD!
Joanne
January 14, 2013 at 12:16 pmI’m pretty much only down with whiskey and bourbon in baked good form. So these sound pretty glorious to me! Besides, what’s a bridal shower without a little alcohol, eh?
Averie @ Averie Cooks
January 14, 2013 at 1:09 pmI use a similar recipe when I make blondies – except I’ve only ever added dried fruit, choc chips, white chocolate, toffee bits, sprinkles….I think whiskey needs to be next. They look great!
Krissy's Creations
January 14, 2013 at 2:11 pmOnly a true Southern girl would know what to make for Christina’s shower :). These look delish!
Kim @ The Family Practice Blog
January 14, 2013 at 3:38 pmI want one of these right now!
abby
January 14, 2013 at 4:36 pmMy husband loves whiskey, so I definitely have to make these for him!
Elizabeth Ann
January 14, 2013 at 5:18 pmI’m your newest follower! 🙂 LOVING your about me page and that Christ is your EVERyTHINg! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food
January 14, 2013 at 6:24 pmAnd I just had a dessert but am drooling over these. Lovely!
Ashley@cupcakesncrunches
January 14, 2013 at 6:26 pmMy mouth is watering!
And I love the idea of a virtual bridal shower! How creative and fun!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl
January 14, 2013 at 6:42 pmThese look amazing. I have never been a big whiskey fan, but I am pretty sure that I would definitely enjoy it in this form!! 🙂
Alex @ Healthy Life Happy Wife
January 14, 2013 at 6:47 pmOmigosh! These look so good! & I loveeeee whiskey!
What a cute idea – virtual bridal shower! & all those recipes sound great!
deva at deva by definition
January 14, 2013 at 7:53 pmThese sound divine! Confession: I live in Northern Kentucky. I have never had Maker’s. My fiance and I are planning to change that this year. Perhaps for Valentine’s Day our our Engagement-versary..
Julia {The Roasted Root}
January 14, 2013 at 9:08 pmThis is such a treat! All these desserts look fabulous and I bet your blondies turned out spectacularly.
Azzina
January 15, 2013 at 4:14 amNow this would be my birthday treat to my alcoholic friends. Definitely would try before my birthday. Thanks for introduction.
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Laurie {Simply Scratch}
January 15, 2013 at 6:40 amThese look and sound utterly insane! LOVE!
Kimberly @ Kimberly's Treats
January 15, 2013 at 6:55 amThese look amazing!!! But I just have to say, as a Kentucky girl, Makers Mark is bourbon. I know bourbon is a type of whiskey, but calling it whiskey just makes it sound a little less fancy. And you know bourbon is fancy and makes for a great addition in this wonderful dessert!
It’s kind of like calling a square, a rectangle. Hopefully you follow my logic (it’s difficult I know) 🙂
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen
January 15, 2013 at 12:06 pmHoly moly. I love whiskey and bourbon, and I especially love baking with them! These look fantastic!
Kate @ Kate's Whole Plate
January 15, 2013 at 5:58 pmHOLY YUM. I have got to try these!! Look dangerous to keep around!
Leila
January 16, 2013 at 12:31 pmTWO tablespoons???? honey we’ve got a different definition of “boozy.” i once made a batch of fruitcake muffins that took up an entire bottle of rum……. granted, they were kind of disgusting 😉 i have a feeling this recipe will be better, have added it to my bookmarks.
Claire
January 17, 2013 at 7:03 pmLove the name, and the final result! 25 minutes wasn’t quite enough time in my oven, so ended up baking an extra 5 minutes or so. Though there wasn’t any distinct whiskey/ boozy taste, the browned butter with the brown sugar was excellent. They were great room temperature, but I liked them even better cold from the refrigerator. Thanks for the recipe!
Meg O'Brien
January 18, 2013 at 6:14 pmI can’t wait to make these (minus the nuts) and drizzled with Pioneer Woman’s whiskey maple cream sauce! Yum!
Natalia
January 20, 2013 at 12:10 pmomg I am speechless . . . delicious cannot even describe these bars. I am in love and I feel like my life is complete.
ps – I feel like this is a great dessert to when a man’s heart with.
Natalia
January 20, 2013 at 12:14 pmwin*
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March 17, 2018 at 6:47 pmOh man, these are great. I added chocolate chips instead of walnuts, and wow! The batter tastes more like whiskey than does the final product, but still awesome!
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September 23, 2019 at 5:42 amWalnut Blondies making and information about the baking and ingredients mixing is really awesome who makes me comfortable for making at home.
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