Blondies with Easter Chocolate Chips

Summary
Prep time	20 min
Cook time	30-35 min
Source	[www.williams-sonoma.com Williams-Sonoma]
Yield / serves	20
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 16 T (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 3/4 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 t vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1 t baking powder
• 3/4 t salt
• 12 oz Easter chocolate chips (found at Williams-Sonoma)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a food processor, combine the butter, brown sugar and vanilla and process until well combined, about 1 minute, stopping the processor occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time and pulse for 2 seconds after each addition. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt directly onto the butter mixture and pulse 10 times, 2 seconds per pulse.

Transfer the batter to a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until the blondies are golden brown and the edges are firm to the touch, 30-35 minutes.

Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 1 hour, then cut into bars.

Notes

• The blondies can be baked in to 9" square pans. Spray the pans and prepare the batter as directed. Divide it between the pans and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes.