Brown Sugar Bars With Chocolate Chips

These Brown Sugar Bars with Chocolate Chips are a delightful twist on blondies, with a softer, more cake-like texture. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients, rich brown sugar, and plenty of chocolate chips and pecans for crunch. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or an afternoon treat, they’re endlessly customizable with coconut, dried fruit, or your favorite add-ins.

How to Make Them

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 10x15x1-inch jelly roll or sheet cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until they’re light and foamy. Gradually mix in the vanilla, packed brown sugar, milk, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth.
4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and blend in the dry ingredients just until incorporated. Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22 to 27 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Recipe Variations

• Add coconut. Stir in sweetened shredded coconut for an extra chewy texture and tropical flavor.
• Try dried fruit. Chopped dates, dried cherries, or cranberries make these bars even more special.
• Switch the nuts. Use walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts as alternatives to pecans.
• Make them extra chocolatey. Swap half the semisweet chips for white or milk chocolate.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as an afternoon snack. Perfect with coffee, tea, or a glass of cold milk.
• Add to dessert platters. They pair well with cookies, brownies, and other bars.
• Turn them into an indulgent dessert. Warm a bar in the microwave and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Pack for gifts. Wrap in parchment and tie with twine for a sweet homemade treat.

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