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Robinโs egg blondies made in a 8ร8 pan. A small batch of blondies topped with a robinโs egg frosting that uses leftover Easter candy.
If thereโs anything more satisfying than smashing robinโs eggs to bits with a rolling pin, I havenโt found it yet. Though, I should admit that I had to perform this task during baby nap time, so I had to do it on the back deck with a slight mind for the amount of noise I was making. Still, itโs supremely satisfying.
My husband has a robin eggs candy problem. Or maybe Iโm the one with the problem, because I keep buying them โfor himโ.
Iโve been crushing robin eggs for dunking carrot cake cupcakes in, but this year, I wanted a little blondie bar underneath the frosting. If you didnโt know, I make incredible blondies. And I mean that even before I spread this frosting on top. Thereโs just something about the way the speckled frosting reminds me of a blizzard.
If youโre familiar with my blondies for two, youโll notice this recipe is (roughly) a triple recipe for them. I wanted a bar that was a bit thicker and cake-y to hold up to the frosting. Itโs the same big players here, though: too much vanilla, a big pinch of salt, and heaps of brown sugar. Theyโre thick, cake, chewy and taste like caramel. The edges are my favorite for their chew, but the center bar is so gooey that I would fight you for it, too.
I made these in a 8ร8 pan, because Iโm expecting more than two people for Easter this year, and plus, Camille told me the Easter bunny has a big sweet tooth.
A few notes to make this recipe the absolute best it can be:
*use unsalted butter and add the listed amount of salt
*use the best vanilla you can find (I like Bourbon vanilla)
*the recipe calls for two entire eggs plus 1 egg yolk. Reserve the leftover egg white. (But did you know I have a whole list of recipes that call for an egg white? Or,ย recipes that use an egg yolk?)
*feel free to add chocolate chunks or butterscotch chips (or both!) Everyone is welcome here. I left them out because the frosting is super sweet, but be yourself, you know?
I feel like you can use any type of leftover Easter candy to make these Robinโs egg blondies; these just happen to be my favorite!
Robin Egg Blondies
Blondies recipe for two made in a 8x8 pan with malted robin eggs frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the frosting:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup robin egg candies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350, and line a 8x8โ baking dish with parchment paper (or foil) both ways (leave excess on one side to use as a handle for lifting out of the pan).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 20 second increments.
- Next, stir in the brown sugar, vanilla and salt.
- Stir in the eggs and the egg yolk, and stir very well until incorporated.
- Finally, sprinkle the flour and baking powder on top, and stir until well-mixed and no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the blondie batter into the prepared pan, and bake it on the center rack of the oven for about 23 minutes, testing every few minutes after the 23 minute mark. Moist crumbs should cling to a toothpick inserted into the center, but you shouldnโt see any wet batter on the toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, and then lift the blondies out and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: combine the butter and powered sugar in a small mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute on HIGH.
- Stir in the crushed robinโs eggs.
- Decorate the cooled blondies with the frosting, and serve (to the Easter bunny).
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 569Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 310mgSodium: 363mgCarbohydrates: 84gFiber: 1gSugar: 59gProtein: 12g
I saw your cute little face featured in Parade yesterday highlighting your new book!! Congrats!!!! Love it. Anyhow, itโs not just your husband who has a robin egg problemโฆ.guilty is charged. This dessert is ADORABLE. Bringing to my momโs for Easter. My daughters will have a blast making this with me too =)
YUM! My dad loves Robin Eggs, maybe Iโll win daughter of the year award and mail him a batch of these since I wonโt see him for Easter.
Also, I got this hilarious image of you, slightly crazed but a quiet crazed, on the porch smashing robin eggs. I hope your neighbors could see haha.
Oh my, these look insane! I know my Easter is going to have to have these this year!
These are so pretty and fun!! Love the speckled frosting. Iโd make this pan for one :)
This is perfect and looks easy to make for a Sunday breakfast with coffee :)
Can I double this recipe? If so, what size pan would I use
I havenโt tried it doubled, Ann, but if you do, make it in a 9ร13 and mind the middle so that it finishes cooking before the edges burn. Good luck :)
What if I wanted to put this in a 9ร13โณ pan? Would that work?
Yes, Rose :) But I would double the recipe :)
I feel like something is missing in the icing? There is no milk added?
Itโs correct as-written :)
Made these tonight. So good! My daughter loved smashing the Easter eggs. The base blondie recipe is going to be my go to from here out.