Blondies

Found a new recipe I like. I've been in this baking mood lately... don't know if it's the season that brings it on or my sweet tooth.

Blondies

Prep: 20 minutes

Bake: 25 minutes

Oven: 350 degrees

Makes: 36 bars

• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 cup chopped nuts

1. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a medium saucepan heat brown sugar and butter over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Stir in eggs 1 at a time; stir in vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
2. Spread batter in prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate pieces and nuts. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean (avoid chocolate pieces). Cool slightly on a wire rack. Cut into bars while warm

For an added bonus top with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream - yum!