Blondies with Dark Roots

By golfrn9

Ingredients

• Cooking Spray
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 51/2 tbsp (1/3 c.) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. chopped hazelnuts
• 1/4 c. sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips or chunks

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mist an 8 inch square glass baking dish wiht cooking spray. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
2. Beat the butter adn cream cheese in a large bowl with mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Add the brown sugar and beat 3 to 4 more minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Fold in the hazelnuts, coconut and chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
3. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes in the panbefore slicing.