In the Feb. 2nd newsletter Desertbloom in LV was asking about a cookie that her neighbor mentioned, called a Blondie, and it had chocolate chips in them, so wondered what that could be. I'm not sure if she was referring to a drop cookie by that name, as not familiar with them, but I have been making these bars for many years, and they always go over so big, and are popular at bake sales.

Blond Brownies

1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (can omit)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
(I use 1 cup)

Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients, except chocolate chips, and stir well till blended thoroughly. Spread in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Note: We like lots of chips, so that's why I double them. I usually sprinkle the nuts on top, rather than stirring them into the dough.

Bake at 350º for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown, and toothpick inserted in center, comes out clean. Cool on wire rack, and cut into
bars. Can sprinkle with powdered sugar, or frost with a browned butter frosting, but we like them just the way they are.
Judy (in Alaska)

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