Cherry Chocolate Floats with Sundried Cherry and White Chocolate Blondies

Divide ice cream among 6 (16-ounce) glasses, then slowly add the cherry soda to each. Have fun with garnishing the glasses with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, mint and maraschino cherries.

Preheat oven to 325*F.

Lightly butter and flour an 8-inch square-baking pan. In a bowl, beat together the sugar and egg until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and butter and beat to mix well. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt and add to the butter mixture, beating until just incorporated. Stir in the walnuts and white chocolate.

Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and use a flat metal spatula or a butter knife to smooth the top. Bake the Blondies for 25- 30 minutes, until the top is dry and golden brown.