Blondies With Dark Roots

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 3 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts (chopped)
• 1/4 cup sweetened coconut (shredded)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or chocolate chunks)

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 350 degrees.
• 2 mist an 8" square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• 3 whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
• 4 beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
• 5 add the borwn sugar and beat 3 to 4 more minutes.
• 6 beat in the eggs and vanilla.
• 7 add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
• 8 fold in the hazelnuts, coconut and chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
• 9 spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.
• 10 let cool 20 minutes in the pan before slicing.