Lemon & white chocolate blondies

I was meant to post this recipe a few days ago but I just got so laid up with this damn cough and cold that's been going around. I really did think I was going to miss it this winter but with snuffly kids coming home from school sick, no amount of Vitamin C and immune boosters could save me.

I was lucky I had a packet of Coles Lemon Baking Mix from the Create & Bake range to whip up these quick Lemon & White Chocolate Blondies for the kids. The cupboards were bare and I just didn't fancy tackling the shops. What I love about this mix is the subtle lemon flavour. Even if you don't have fresh lemons and you fancy something lemon flavoured, this mix really delivers. I had some white chocolate melts in the pantry so decided to mix them in as well. (If you're not sure what a Blondie is, its the opposite of a 'brownie'.)

I love this mix! You can virtually make anything from it as you would flour but the sugar is already added. You only need to add the liquid. If you want to make a cake, follow the directions on the pack. If you want to make cookies,  puddings or, as I did, blondies, reduce the liquid.

 I left these plain with a sprinkle of icing sugar but I could've drizzled with melted white chocolate or swirled through some of the blueberry or raspberry puree, also available from the Create & Bake range. Overall, I'm really happy with the Lemon Baking Mix and can't wait to try other things. I've also used it this last week for a Lemon Self Saucing pudding but left it too long before serving so the liquid dried up into the cake. Didn't matter to us. We still ate it with vanilla ice cream. It was delicious!

Lemon Self Saucing Pudding made with Lemon Baking mix
and a mixture of 1 cup boiling water, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp grated lemon rind and 1/2 cup lemon juice

Lemon & White Chocolate Blondies

• 1 packet Lemon Baking Mix
• 1/2 to 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg

1. Mix wet ingredients together.
2. Add chocolate chips to baking mix.
3. Mix together well and pour into an 20x20cm baking pan and bake for approx 20 mins in a 160 deg C oven.

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. I did receive products from the Coles Create & Bake range to try. All thoughts, opinions and photos are my own.