Ralph is known as the maker of blonde brownies, but he's quick to caveat that by saying that it's Ella's recipe - he just provides the "mixing strength." And Ella "adds her loving touch with the chips."
These brownies are present at not just Thanksgiving, but really any family gathering, formal or informal, and it sure seems that Ralph and Ella's cookie jar is always full with them any time we stop by for a visit. My favorites are the chewy corners!
Earlier this week, in a moment of pregnancy craving and being in a sentimental mood at the holiday, I whipped up a half batch, enjoying them both late at night and before breakfast the next morning too. Yum!
Enjoy the recipe, below!
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| Ella's handwriting on this recipe card. |
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| Ella evenly distributing the chips on her batch. (I just dump them in!) |
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| A pre-breakfast treat at my home - Nov 2014 |
Blonde Brownies
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup butter
2 cups light brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla
1 pkg chocolate chips
In a medium sized bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
Melt butter in a sauce pan. Remove from heat, add brown sugar and stir well. Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture in the sauce pan and mix well.
Add the flour mixture, half at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Turn into a greased 9" x 12" pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
