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Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipe for me are my Blonde Brownies

Whenever I need to make my Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipe, I always go to my Blonde Brownie from Too Hot in the Kitchen because a pan of brownies (to me) is easier to make than cookies.

Valentine’s Day Cookie recipe aka brownies are so popular

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Blonde Brownies from Too Hot in the Kitchen

This is my go-to holiday bar cookie for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Easter to use holiday themed Chocolate Coated Candies.

Makes 48 squares

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 2/3 cups light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup skim milk
1 cup holiday colored chocolate coated candies

1. Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add vanilla.
3. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually stir into sugar mixture alternately with milk. Stir in chocolate candies. Transfer to pan.
4. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Don’t overcook.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 91 Calories from Fat 30% Fat 3g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 13mg Sodium 49mg Carbohydrates 15g Dietary Fiber 0g Total Sugars 10g Protein 1g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

Terrific Tidbit: You don’t need a mixer for this recipe as you can stir everything easily in a bowl.
You can use semisweet or butterscotch chips year round.

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