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Chai White Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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These Chai White Chocolate Brownies offer a delightful twist on traditional brownies with a thick, chewy texture and a warm, spiced chai swirl running through the center. Made with rich white chocolate and infused with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and allspice, these blondies provide a sweet and cozy flavor perfect for the holidays or any time you crave a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Brownie Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, quality like Kerrygold
  • 8 oz white chocolate bar, good quality like Lindt or Ghirardelli
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chai Swirl

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Glaze

  • Ingredients for glaze (assumed based on typical glaze: powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract) – exact amounts not specified in article, typically 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Chocolate: Place the unsalted butter and white chocolate pieces in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
  2. Prepare Chai Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, and ground allspice. Mix well to create the chai spice mixture.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Make the Batter: To the melted chocolate and butter mixture, whisk in the granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly after each addition until the batter is even and free of yellow streaks. Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Assemble Blondies: Line a square baking pan (metal preferred) with parchment paper. Spread half of the brownie batter evenly on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the chai swirl mixture evenly over the batter. Dollop the remaining batter on top and gently spread it out using a rubber spatula lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to avoid sticking and to ensure coverage over the chai spices.
  6. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 28-32 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
  7. Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the glaze ingredients (likely powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla) until smooth and slightly thickened. Dip each cooled blondie upside down into the glaze and place them on a cooling rack set over parchment paper to allow the glaze to set.
  8. Serve and Store: Once the glaze is fully set, cut into squares and serve. Store brownies individually wrapped in plastic wrap inside an airtight container or freezer bag. Refrigerate for up to one week or freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • Use a metal baking pan to prevent the edges from cooking too quickly and ensure even baking.
  • It’s fine if the top layer of batter does not fully cover the chai swirl; the batter will spread while baking filling any gaps.
  • Spray your spatula with nonstick cooking spray before spreading the top batter layer to avoid sticking.
  • For variation, omit chai spices for plain white chocolate blondies or add white chocolate chunks and nuts like macadamia for a different flavor.
  • Store leftovers wrapped individually to maintain freshness.

Keywords: white chocolate brownies, chai brownies, blondies, chai swirl, holiday desserts, spiced brownies, white chocolate blondies

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