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Mesquite Blondies

Mesquite Blondies

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 c
    All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    Mesquite powder
  • 1 tsp.
    Baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp.
    Salt
  • 1/4 tsp.
    Baking soda
  • 10 T
    Unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 c
    Light brown sugar, packed
  • 2
    Eggs
  • 2 tsp.
    Vanilla
  • 3/4 c
    Chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c
    Pecans, chopped

Preparation

Sift flour with mesquite and add baking powder, salt and baking soda; set aside.

Blend butter with sugar, mixing well. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Add flour slowly, blending. Batter will be slightly thick.

Spread batter into a greased and floured 9" x 13" x 2" pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans on top and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and slice into desired size. 

Chef/owner Steve McHugh, Cured, San Antonio, TX, from Food Fanatics Magazine®