Kara's Blondie Brownies

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

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  2. To make the blondies: In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

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  3. In another large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until they are light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until they are well blended. Mix in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture until it is well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Set it aside.

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  Note: Use a 9-inch square pan if you just want to make blondies.

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  4. To make the brownies: In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and salt.

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  5. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vanilla.

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  6. In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and water. Bring the mixture just to a boil. Pour the hot mixture over the chips and stir them until they are melted. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture and mix it till it is just combined.

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  7. Pour the mixture over the blondie mixture and spread it evenly.

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  8. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a moist crumb. You don’t want to overbake these brownies. When they are cool, cut them into squares.

Carol’s notes: