Blondies
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup margarine
- 1 pound (1 box) light brown sugar
- 3 Tbs. hot water
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1½ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. butter flavor (optional)
- 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a half sheet pan or jelly roll pan (13x18 inch) with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan melt the shortening, margarine, and sugar.
- Add in the water and stir to combine. Allow to cool.
- Pour the cooled mixture into the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Add in the eggs and mix to combine.
- Then add in the dry ingredients and flavorings.
- Spread the batter evenly in the parchment lined pan.
- Sprinkle the chips on top and gently press them into the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until light brown. Do not bake too long or the blondies will be dry.
- Cool and cut into squares.
Recipe by Lil' Miss Cakes at https://lilmisscakes.com/2011/blondies
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