Blondies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
2. 2
   Put the sugar in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in a small skillet or in the microwave in a glass measuring cup.
4. 4
   Stir the butter into the sugar until smooth, cool to room temperature.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, in another medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
6. 6
   Beat the eggs and vanilla into the sugar mixture.
7. 7
   Add the flour mixture a bit at a time and mix until a smooth thick batter forms.
8. 8
   Fold in the chips, as desired.
9. 9
   Spoon the batter to the prepared dish and spread to evenly fill the dish.
10. 10
    Bake until the blondies are light brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
12. 12
    Invert onto a rack and cool completely.
13. 13
    Cut into squares and serve.