Earl Grey Blondie Bars

"Here’s a tip for the next time you’ve got a free morning on a sunny, springtime weekend: brew yourself a cup of Earl Grey Tea, find yourself a sweet little bakery treat, quickly (and carefully!) dunk it into the hot tea, then take a bite. The first thing you’ll notice will likely be the citric aromas of the Earl Grey’s signature bergamot, followed soon by the bold and earthy flavor of the tea, and finished with the tea-softened bite of the sweet treat. There’s really nothing else like it. Well, we should say, there used to be nothing like it, because this exact scenario provided the inspiration for Trader Joe’s Earl Grey Blondie Bars. Available in our bakery section only during the spring months, these Blondies combine the toothsome texture of a soft-baked cookie with the familiar flavors of Earl Grey tea—whether you’ve got a free morning to savor them, or just a moment to enjoy a quick bite.

Buttery, sweet, and punctuated with notes of bright citrus zest, our Earl Grey Blondie Bars make an excellent mini dessert, a superb anytime sweet snack, and a natural accompaniment to an afternoon cuppa. They’re great for breaking out during a brunch with friends, and serve spectacularly well as an after-dinner treat. And for an extra special, London fog-like indulgence, try them warm, topped with a scoop of French Vanilla Ice Cream—it’s like a vanilla Earl Grey latte, a la mode."