Blondies

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup of tightly packed dark brown sugar

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup of all-purpose flour

1/3 cup chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter and flour an 8X8 pan. Whisk together the melted butter and sugar in a bowl.

2 Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk.

3 Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.

4 Pour into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool. Cut into squares and serve.

Makes 9 blondies.