Blonde Brownies

When I made this recipe it reminded me of the yummy blondie you get at Chili's. It is so good served with vanilla ice cream, caramel and chocolate syrup. We made these when we had people over for dinner and they were a big hit! Really easy to make and you just mix it with a spoon, so you don't even have to pull out the mixer.

Serves 9- you can double the recipe and serve in a 13x9 pan.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips



DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside.

Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well. If shortening is used, add 1 tablespoon hot water. Cool slightly.

Add egg (beaten) and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, mixing well.

Spread in 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips on top.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.