Blonde Brownies

Posted by Lori:
These Blonde Brownies are great.  They're full of flavor and easy to cut into small squares, big squares, or diagonally for a fancier look.  The best part about them (besides the obvious reason of eating them!) is how quick they are to make.

Blonde Brownies
2/3 cup butter
2  cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
 1 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in microwave.  In large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar.  Mix well.  Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  Mix well with electric mixer. Add pecans and chocolate chips. Spread into 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

This recipe can be made into cookies, as well.