Bake Sale Blonde Brownies

As I might have mentioned before, Baker Babe tends to put on a few pounds when in the kitchen. So when an opportunity comes along where I can bake but then give everything away, I jump at the chance. This week I baked up some items for a Bake Sale to benefit The Keep Sound Minds organization. It is a story that touched my heart when I first heard about it and a way to turn something truly tragic into a positive change for all. I had to come up with a few items that would keep well and would want to be gobbled up by all. I ended up making a batch of these Blonde Brownies. They are easy to make and are a perfect combination of a brownie and a chocolate chip cookie. I also made up a batch of the Blueberry-Lemon Bread and some awesome Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting. Enjoy!

Blonde Brownies

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package semisweet chocolate chunks

Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl with electronic mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add combined flour, baking powder and salt. Stir until well blended. Stir in chocolate chunks. Spread evenly into greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove pan and let cool. Cut into squares.