The Best Blondies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until blended.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Blondies have been around since the 1930s.
• They are often referred to as “blond brownies” because they are similar to brownies but without the chocolate.
• They were originally created as a variation of brownies and were called “blonde brownies”.
• They are sometimes made with nuts, raisins, coconut, or other ingredients for added flavor.