Blondie with Dark Roots

Title got your attention???  I thought so, it's not exactly what you are thinking though.  One of my favorite chef's is Guy Fieri and I love Dinners, Drive-Ins and Dives.  He has a great sense of humor so naturally on this 12th day he brings the Blondie with Dark Roots.  This recipe sounds yummy, I'm going to make them to take to a school party this week. 

 Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 1/3 tablespoons (1/3 cup) unsalted butter , at room temperature
• 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
• 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch-square glass baking dish with cooking spray .

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.

Beat the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl with a 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.

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 pan before slicing.