"These soft blondies are packed with cherries and chocolate chips, and there's big juicy berries in every bite. Fresh or frozen cherries may be used. If using frozen fruit, don't thaw it; stir it in frozen or it will "bleed" into the batter. Baking time is not noticeably effected using frozen. Or try fresh or frozen peaches, nectarines, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries. The blondies are fast and easy to make, and come together in one bowl, no mixer, and are a perfect way to use up your extra ripe fruit...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft (1 stick)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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pinch salt, optional and to taste
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Filling
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8 ounces roasted salted pecans, halves or pieces okay; about 2 cups (I used Trader Joe's roasted salted halves)
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/3 cup whipping cream or heavy cream
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste