Brownies, Blondies ... and Tahinis?

How many different ways can you flavor a bar? [logo]( Sunday Recipe Inspiration with PJ Batch 436 [Blondies]( Between three-day artisan sourdough breads and artfully constructed multi-layer cakes, a baker deserves a break. A recipe that's fast, homey, maybe even one-bowl. Break Bakes are quick breads, cupcakes, and drop cookies — that's why these old-time favorites endure, often for decades on end. But the best break is bars. You know, brownies and blondies, lemon squares and date bars, those stir-together treats you can bake up in 30 minutes or less. With flavor combinations to suit every palate (and often yielding two dozen or more servings), bars are ideal for sharing: which is what baking's all about, right? The following recipes offer a tasty new twist on some familiar favorites. Let's start with everyone's favorite: the brownie. Our dense, ultra-chocolatey [Gluten-Free Quick and Easy Fudge Brownies]( (simply made with [Measure for Measure Flour](: no specialty ingredients required), means you won't have to worry about who's avoiding gluten — or who thinks "gluten-free" means a downgrade in flavor and texture. We guarantee, no one can tell these brownies are gluten-free: they're just plain decadent. And the flip side of brownies? [Blondies](. We love our newest recipe for these nicely dense, caramelized bars, which comes courtesy of [Auzerais Bellamy of Blondery bakery](. Butter, vanilla, and brown sugar are the key players here, with pecans or walnuts adding crunch and additional toasty flavor. [Vanilla Chai Bars]( start out like blondies but end up hitting all kinds of high notes on the spice spectrum with their addition of [cinnamon](, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. My favorite part of these? Their spicy, crunchy, buttery sprinkle-on topping, a perfect complement to the ultra-moist, chewy bars beneath. Looking for something to do with that tahini you bought for your homemade hummus? You've found it. These [Tahini Chocolate Bars](, one of our newest recipes and a runaway hit with readers, combine tahini's nutty sesame flavor and peanut-buttery texture with honey, graham crackers and dark chocolate. Simple — as in simply perfect. The main attraction at many a springtime wedding or baby shower, [Lemon Squares]( combine an easy, buttery shortbread crust and bright-yellow, tart-sweet lemon filling. These seemingly basic bars are surprisingly easy to get wrong; but our recipe, after a serious amount of testing time, gets them just right, with tart citrus cutting through layers of buttery sweetness. Don't forget the shower of soft white sugar on top, which makes them pretty as well as tasty. Bonus: There's an easy [gluten-free version]( as well! Until next time — here's to raising the bar! PJ Contributing Writer Recipes We're Baking This Week ★★★★★ [Gluten-Free Quick and Easy Fudge Brownies]( ★★★★★ [Vanilla Chai Bars]( ★★★★★ [Tahini Chocolate Bars]( ★★★★☆ [Lemon Squares]( Baking Gluten-Free? From flourless to wheat-free, we have recipes to inspire you. Search for a classic or discover a new favorite. [Get GF Recipes ›]( Fresh From the Blog — Recipes — How to make grilled chocolate, the sweet sister to grilled cheese It's comprised of pantry staples. So why does this sandwich seem so subversive? [Read More ›]( — Story — April fools in the kitchen: our favorite baking fails Even professionals have those "special moments." [Read More ›]( — Recipes — Take grilled cheese to the next level with these mouthwatering combos It's all about the cheese — AND the bread. [Read More ›]( — Ingredients — Everything your baking pantry needs [Shop Ingredients]( — Specialty Flours — Make your best even better [Shop flours]( [Shop ›]( [Recipes ›]( [Learn ›]( [Blog ›]( [Rewards ›]( Connect With Us [ftsocial_facebook]( [ftsocial_instagram]( [ftsocial_twitter]( customercare@kingarthurbaking.com Call toll-free: 800.827.6836 58 Billings Farm Road, White River Junction, VT 05001 Subscribe to King Arthur mobile alerts, text [JOIN]( to 27820. By subscribing to King Arthur text messaging, you consent to receive recurring autodialed marketing text messages to the mobile number used at opt-in. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency may vary. Message & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help or STOP to 27820 to opt out. See [Terms]( & [Privacy](. You are receiving this because you signed up for King Arthur emails. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. View this email as a [web page](. [Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy](