The Blondie vs. The Brownie

The Blondie Vs. The Brownie.

As a blonde my entire life thus far, this question was a common childhood and teen years debate. Is it more fun to be a brunette or a blonde? Hours are spent each year in bars and rocking chairs telling jokes about blondes. Im thinking up a good brunette joke to even up the score!

Today I will let you answer that question. Make up a batch of these wonderfully rich and sweet blondies, and weigh in on the debate.

Blonde Brownies

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 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
• Measure 1 cup sifted flour. Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift again. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. I like to mix it up. Sometimes I used chopped almonds or macadamia nuts, but pecans or walnuts are just as good.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Melt 1/3 cup butter. Add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar and mix well.
• 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. I like to use the mini chocolate chips- a little less sweet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
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• It is really simple to double the recipe and use a glass 13x9 pan.