Cinnamon Spice Blondies

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and in wanting to do something special for my little cherub's teacher, I kept thinking of "what to make?" 

There are so many cute things out there to do -- but really what's "me" and what comes easiest are things from my kitchen!

Then, the delimna comes . . .what to make?

• decorated sugar cookies?
• a cake?
• dinner for she and her husband?
• cookies?

I could have spent hours trying to figure it out! 

But instead, I went with a new twist -- Cinnamon Spiced Blondies. 

They kind of reminded my of my cherub's teacher, who has become my friend. 

• just different enough to be noticed
• but still has the "basics" to be great
• a little nutty
• yet sweet
• soft at heart
• but firm when necessary

Cinnamon Spiced Blondies



Disclaimer:  not my photo

1 cup flour

1 TBSP ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 egg

2 tsps vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray well an 8-inch square baking pan.

Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.

Mix brown sugar, butter, egg and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.

Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened.

Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.

Spread in prepared pan.  The batter will be very thick and difficult to lick off of your fingers!

Bake 20 to 22 minutes.  Allow to cool completely and cut into georgeous giant pieces and serve (or send!)