These scrumptious brown sugar bars are enhanced with yummy semisweet chocolate chips in every bite!

Blondies

1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips*

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well mixed and smooth. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed. Spread into prepared pan.
4. Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) over top, distributing evenly.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Makes 16 squares.

* You can use any flavored chips, be creative and use a combination of flavors like white chocolate and cherry chips!

Cook's Note: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; increase baking time by 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/16 of recipe): Nutrition (per serving): 224.9 calories; 45% calories from fat; 12.0g total fat; 41.7mg cholesterol; 145.7mg sodium; 85.4mg potassium; 28.7g carbohydrates; 1.1g fiber; 13.4g sugar; 27.5g net carbs; 2.9g protein.

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