blondies

this is an awesome recipe i got from an even more awesome friend. i hope you enjoy it as much as i did!

2 c light brown sugar (you can also use dark brown sugar for a more molasses-y taste - yum!)
2/3 c butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 c flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 12 c chopped nuts (optional)

heat and stir brown sugar and butter over medium heat until smooth. cool slightly, then stir in eggs 1 at a time. add vanilla. mix in flour, powder, and soda. spread in greased 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle w/ nuts. bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. cool on wire rack and cut into bars while warm.

* tip from my friend: double the vanilla and add a little salt to enhance the flavor of these already awesome blondies.