Falling into Autumn

Autumn: leaves are changing colors, temperatures are dropping, sunsets are prolonging their display, layers are becoming heavier and heavier.

As the seasons change, so do and hobbies. One of my favorite past-times is baking. It's kind of wonderful, so I have decided to share my latest greatest discoveries. To start off the season, I will begin with chocolate chip blondies- a cookie bar courtesy of Taste of Home recipes:

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to brown sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
• Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.  The amount of bars varies based on how big you cut the bars.

This is a tasty spin on a classic favorite, putting chocolate chip cookies into a brownie form. Hope you like it!