Snicker snicker snickerdoodle blondies!

When you're studying the brain you eventually hit a cracking point where no more information will be absorbed.

3 resources: class notes, lab manual and flash cards!

That's what baking breaks are for. They are therapeutic and can help rejuvinate the mind...at least that's what I tell myself ;).

After a bit of digging I decided to try Snickerdoodle Blondies. Yes, they are snickerdoodles in a bar form! I made a few slight adjustments, based on recommendations made by other food.com users.

To make these yummy treats, you will need:

• 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 nutmeg
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened (cut down from the original 1 cup)
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Topping:

• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together butter and brown sugar for 3-5 minutes, until light in colour and a bit fluffy.

Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.

Stir in flour mixture until well blended.

Spread evenly in a 9x13" greased pan. For the topping, mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the batter (not pictured). Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Do you like the pan? It's from Avon! It means nice even squares.

When the squares have cooled, take a bite and enjoy! And think about how much good you're doing for your brain ;).