Blondies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease three 12-cup mini-muffin tins with oil.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, potato starch, arrowroot, evaporated cane juice, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt.
4. 4
   Add the 1/2 cup oil and the applesauce, vanilla, and hot water and stir until the batter is smooth.
5. 5
   Using a plastic spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips just until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. 6
   Using a melon baller, scoop the batter into each prepared mini-muffin cup.
7. 7
   Bake the blondies on the center rack for 9 minutes, rotating the tins 180 degrees after 5 minutes.
8. 8
   The finished blondies will be golden brown and firm to the touch.
9. 9
   Let the blondies stand in the tins for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    To maintain freshness, leave the blondies in the muffin tins until ready to serve.
11. 11
    Cover with plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.