Cook's Illustrated Blondies

By Food52 Published: October 08, 2014 These are the blondies you'll become known for. The key to their flavor is the heavy dose of vanilla - don't skimp, and don't use artificial extract. Delicious warm or cold. 3.83333 stars based on 2 reviews Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 22 minutes Total time: 47 minutes Yield: 18 servings Ingredients: all purpose flour, baking powder, chocolate chips, egg, light brown sugar, pecan halves, salt, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, white chocolate chips, Directions:
1. Pre-heat 2. Get a clean medium bowl 3. Add pecan halves 4. Transfer nuts to baking pan 5. Bake for 15min until golden brown 6. Chop nuts coarsely 7. Line a baking pan with foil 8. Grease 9. Get a clean medium bowl 10. Add all purpose flour 11. Add baking powder 12. Add salt 13. Whisk until combined 14. Get a clean small bowl 15. Add unsalted butter 16. Melt in microwave on low heat 17. Get a clean large mixing bowl 18. Transfer butter to large mixing bowl 19. Add light brown sugar 20. Whisk together until combined 21. Add egg 22. Add vanilla extract 23. Mix until well blended 24. Transfer dry ingredients to batter 25. Fold until just combined 26. Add white chocolate chips 27. Add chocolate chips 28. Fold nuts into batter 29. Transfer batter to baking pan 30. Smooth 31. Bake for 25min until light golden 32. Let cool for 10min 33. Cut into squares