Desserts
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®