Walnut Chocolate Chip Blondies

Walnut Chocolate Chip Blondies puts all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt at the center of a brownie recipe and finishes in about 45 minutes, enough for 24 Bars (9X13-inch pan).

• Yield 24 Bars (9X13-inch pan)
• Ready in 45 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 10 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3/4 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9X13-inch pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and mix well. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda and blend until combined.
3. Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts over the batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
4. If desired, serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Cool the pan before you lift the squares.