Blondies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Spread pecans on baking pan and toast for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Pour into a bowl to cool.
3. 3
   Butter a 9-inch square pan and set aside.
4. 4
   Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set the mixture aside.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
6. 6
   Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
7. 7
   Add the flour mixture and continue beating.
8. 8
   Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and the toasted pecans.
9. 9
   Using a spatula, spread the mixture into the buttered pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 55 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and cool on a baking rack.
12. 12
    Once cool, cut into squares.